Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Bruichladdich 28 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt)
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
Bruichladdich 28 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt)
Bruichladdich
£250
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Bruichladdich 28 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 48.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £299 | £249.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Bruichladdich 28 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Bruichladdich 28 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bruichladdich 28 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt) is better value at £250 vs £299.
For beginners: Bruichladdich 28 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt) 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 £249.95)
Bruichladdich 28 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£249.95 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −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 Bruichladdich?
Bruichladdich 28 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt) 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
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only Bruichladdich 28 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt)