Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2019)
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
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2019)
Chichibu
£299
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2019) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Chichibu |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 51.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2019)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2019)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2019) is better value at £299 vs £299.
For beginners: Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2019) is more approachable (45/100 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
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2019)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −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 Chichibu?
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2019) 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 Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2019)