Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Carsebridge
£432
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Carsebridge | Springbank |
| Region | Lowland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 57.1% |
| Age | 46 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £431.95 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (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).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is better value at £299 vs £432.
For beginners: Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (46 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£431.95 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 £431.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Carsebridge?
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (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 Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)