Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs McGuinness CN Tower Canadian Whisky - 1970
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
McGuinness CN Tower Canadian Whisky - 1970
McGuinness Distillers Ltd.
★ 2.00
£216
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | McGuinness CN Tower Canadian Whisky - 1970 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | McGuinness Distillers Ltd. |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Canada |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 57.1% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £216 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 2.00/5 |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
McGuinness CN Tower Canadian Whisky - 1970
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
McGuinness CN Tower Canadian Whisky - 1970
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).
McGuinness CN Tower Canadian Whisky - 1970 is better value at £216 vs £299.
For beginners: McGuinness CN Tower Canadian Whisky - 1970 is more approachable (70/100 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 £216)
McGuinness CN Tower Canadian Whisky - 1970
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£216 vs £299)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (2.0 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 McGuinness?
McGuinness CN Tower Canadian Whisky - 1970 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only McGuinness CN Tower Canadian Whisky - 1970