Springbank 12 Year Old 2003 - Burgundy vs Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 12 Year Old 2003 - Burgundy
Springbank
★ 5.00
£599
Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£799
| Springbank 12 Year Old 2003 - Burgundy | Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Highland Park |
| Region | Campbeltown | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.5% | 45.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £599 | £799 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 12 Year Old 2003 - Burgundy
Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019
Springbank 12 Year Old 2003 - Burgundy
Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old 2003 - Burgundy is better value at £599 vs £799.
For beginners: Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Springbank 12 Year Old 2003 - Burgundy
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£599 vs £799)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£799 vs £599)
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 12 Year Old 2003 - Burgundy 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 Highland?
Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019 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
Both taste of
Only Springbank 12 Year Old 2003 - Burgundy
Only Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019