Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2018 Release)
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
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2018 Release)
Laphroaig
£375
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2018 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Laphroaig |
| Region | Campbeltown | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 52% |
| Age | 12 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £299 | £374.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2018 Release)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2018 Release)
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 £375.
For beginners: Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2018 Release) is more approachable (30/100 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 £374.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2018 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£374.95 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 Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2018 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2018 Release)