Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 3607) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
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
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 3607) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Benriach
★ 5.00
£299
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 3607) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Benriach |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 54.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £299 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 3607) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 3607) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Quick verdict
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 3607) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish is better value at £299 vs £299.
For beginners: BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 3607) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 3607) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.4%) — may need water
- −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 BenRiach?
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 3607) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish 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 BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 3607) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish