Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l
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
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l
Chivas Regal
★ 4.29
£247
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Chivas Regal |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 57.1% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £299 | £246.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.29/5 |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.29).
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l is better value at £247 vs £299.
For beginners: Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £246.99)
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£246.99 vs £299)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 Chivas?
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l