Benriach 19 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 19 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Benriach
£69
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Benriach 19 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 50.3% |
| Age | 19 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £68.9 | £57.55 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 19 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Benriach 19 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is better value at £58 vs £69.
For beginners: Benriach 19 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Benriach 19 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£68.9 vs £57.55)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£57.55 vs £68.9)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 19 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 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 19 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)