Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Yoichi Non-Peated (bottled 2021) - Nikka Discovery
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
Yoichi Non-Peated (bottled 2021) - Nikka Discovery
Yoichi
£250
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Yoichi Non-Peated (bottled 2021) - Nikka Discovery | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Yoichi |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 47% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Yoichi Non-Peated (bottled 2021) - Nikka Discovery
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Yoichi Non-Peated (bottled 2021) - Nikka Discovery
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Yoichi Non-Peated (bottled 2021) - Nikka Discovery is better value at £250 vs £299.
For beginners: Yoichi Non-Peated (bottled 2021) - Nikka Discovery is more approachable (55/100 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 £250)
Yoichi Non-Peated (bottled 2021) - Nikka Discovery
Pros
- +More affordable (£250 vs £299)
Cons
- −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 Yoichi?
Yoichi Non-Peated (bottled 2021) - Nikka Discovery suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only Yoichi Non-Peated (bottled 2021) - Nikka Discovery