Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured
Edradour
£269
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Springbank |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 57.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £268.5 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured
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).
Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured is better value at £269 vs £299.
For beginners: Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured
Pros
- +More affordable (£268.5 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — 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 £268.5)
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured 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 Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)