Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Nikka 70th Anniversary Selection
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
Nikka 70th Anniversary Selection
Nikka
£332
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Nikka 70th Anniversary Selection | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Nikka |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 57.1% | 58% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £299 | £331.65 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Nikka 70th Anniversary Selection
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Nikka 70th Anniversary Selection
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 £332.
For beginners: Nikka 70th Anniversary Selection is more approachable (35/100 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 £331.65)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Nikka 70th Anniversary Selection
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (58%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£331.65 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 Nikka?
Nikka 70th Anniversary Selection 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 Nikka 70th Anniversary Selection