Arran 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 19620) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Arran 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 19620) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Arran
£483
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Springbank
★ 5.00
£399
| Arran 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 19620) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Arran | Springbank |
| Region | Island | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.7% | 54.7% |
| Age | 24 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £483 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Arran 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 19620) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Arran 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 19620) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Quick verdict
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo is better value at £399 vs £483.
For beginners: Arran 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 19620) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Arran 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 19620) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£483 vs £399)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£399 vs £483)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Arran?
Arran 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 19620) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) 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 Springbank?
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo 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
Both taste of
Only Arran 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 19620) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo