BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 3607) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 3607) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Benriach
★ 5.00
£299
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 3607) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.4% | 57.1% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £299 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 3607) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 3607) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is better value at £299 vs £299.
For beginners: BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 3607) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 3607) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.4%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 3607) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish 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 BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 3607) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)