Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask 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
Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish
Bowmore
£338
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Bowmore |
| Region | Campbeltown | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 48% |
| Age | 12 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £299 | £337.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is better value at £299 vs £338.
For beginners: Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 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 affordable (£299 vs £337.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£337.95 vs £299)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Bowmore?
Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish 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
Both taste of
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish
Where to buy
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange