Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978 vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
Auchentoshan
£399
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978 | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.8% | 57.1% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £399 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
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 £399.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399 vs £299)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £399)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978 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 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
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Where to buy
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange