Dunhillion 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.

Dunhillion 23 Year OldSpringbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
DistilleryDunhillSpringbank
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%57.1%
Age23 yr12 yr
Price£250£299
Rating5.00/5

Dunhillion 23 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

Smoke65/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner20/100
Value17/100

Dunhillion 23 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Dunhillion 23 Year Old is better value at £250 vs £299.

For beginners: Dunhillion 23 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Dunhillion 23 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£250 vs £299)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • 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 £250)

Who should buy Dunhillion?

Dunhillion 23 Year Old 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 Dunhillion 23 Year Old

TobaccoOld WoodSherriedHoneyNutty

Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKipperyCooked Mash

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