Craigellachie 23 Year Old vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Craigellachie
★ 4.71
£255
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Craigellachie 23 Year Old | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 57.1% |
| Age | 23 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £254.5 | £299 |
| Rating | 4.71/5 | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
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 4.71).
Craigellachie 23 Year Old is better value at £255 vs £299.
For beginners: Craigellachie 23 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£254.5 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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 £254.5)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 23 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Where to buy
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange