Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo vs Longrow 13 Year Old 1989 - Sherry Wood
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Springbank
★ 5.00
£399
Longrow 13 Year Old 1989 - Sherry Wood
Springbank
£499
| Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo | Longrow 13 Year Old 1989 - Sherry Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Springbank |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.7% | 53.2% |
| Age | 9 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £399 | £499 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Longrow 13 Year Old 1989 - Sherry Wood
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Longrow 13 Year Old 1989 - Sherry Wood
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 £499.
For beginners: Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£399 vs £499)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Longrow 13 Year Old 1989 - Sherry Wood
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£499 vs £399)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Longrow?
Longrow 13 Year Old 1989 - Sherry Wood 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
Both taste of
Only Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Only Longrow 13 Year Old 1989 - Sherry Wood