Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi)
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
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi)
Glen Grant
£257
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Glen Grant |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 56.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 29 yr |
| Price | £299 | £257 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi) is better value at £257 vs £299.
For beginners: Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi) is more approachable (50/100 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 £257)
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£257 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — 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 Glen?
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi)