Compass Box Ultramarine - The Extinct Blends Quartet vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Compass Box Ultramarine - The Extinct Blends Quartet
Compass Box
£295
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Compass Box Ultramarine - The Extinct Blends Quartet | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Compass Box | Springbank |
| Region | Other Scotch | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 57.1% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £294.9 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Compass Box Ultramarine - The Extinct Blends Quartet
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Compass Box Ultramarine - The Extinct Blends Quartet
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).
Compass Box Ultramarine - The Extinct Blends Quartet is better value at £295 vs £299.
For beginners: Compass Box Ultramarine - The Extinct Blends Quartet is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Compass Box Ultramarine - The Extinct Blends Quartet
Pros
- +More affordable (£294.9 vs £299)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £294.9)
Who should buy Compass?
Compass Box Ultramarine - The Extinct Blends Quartet 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 Compass Box Ultramarine - The Extinct Blends Quartet
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)