Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
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 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Springbank
★ 5.00
£399
| Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Carsebridge | Springbank |
| Region | Lowland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 54.7% |
| Age | 46 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £431.95 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Quick verdict
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo is better value at £399 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 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£431.95 vs £399)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£399 vs £431.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — 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 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo 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
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