Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (4.5L)
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
Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (4.5L)
Monkey Shoulder
£301
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (4.5L) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Monkey Shoulder |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £300.65 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (4.5L)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (4.5L)
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 £301.
For beginners: Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (4.5L) 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 affordable (£299 vs £300.65)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (4.5L)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£300.65 vs £299)
- −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 Monkey?
Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (4.5L) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (4.5L)