Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs North British 46 Year Old - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
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
North British 46 Year Old - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
North British
£246
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | North British 46 Year Old - Woodrow's of Edinburgh | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | North British |
| Region | Campbeltown | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 57.1% | 53.1% |
| Age | 12 yr | 46 yr |
| Price | £299 | £245.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
North British 46 Year Old - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
North British 46 Year Old - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
North British 46 Year Old - Woodrow's of Edinburgh is better value at £246 vs £299.
For beginners: North British 46 Year Old - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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 £245.95)
North British 46 Year Old - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Pros
- +More affordable (£245.95 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (46 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.1%) — 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 North?
North British 46 Year Old - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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 North British 46 Year Old - Woodrow's of Edinburgh