Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured
Edradour
£269
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Edradour |
| Region | Campbeltown | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 54.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £299 | £268.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured is better value at £269 vs £299.
For beginners: Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £268.5)
Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured
Pros
- +More affordable (£268.5 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured