Banff 38 Year Old 1971 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Banff 38 Year Old 1971 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Banff
£250
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Banff 38 Year Old 1971 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Banff | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.4% | 57.1% |
| Age | 28 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Banff 38 Year Old 1971 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Banff 38 Year Old 1971 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
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).
Banff 38 Year Old 1971 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) is better value at £250 vs £299.
For beginners: Banff 38 Year Old 1971 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Banff 38 Year Old 1971 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£249.95 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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)
Who should buy Banff?
Banff 38 Year Old 1971 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas 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 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
Only Banff 38 Year Old 1971 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)