Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l
Chivas Regal
★ 4.29
£247
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chivas Regal | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 57.1% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £246.99 | £299 |
| Rating | 4.29/5 | 5.00/5 |
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l
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 4.29).
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l is better value at £247 vs £299.
For beginners: Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£246.99 vs £299)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £246.99)
Who should buy Chivas?
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
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 Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 4.5l
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)