Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Old vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Old
Elijah Craig
★ 4.67
£219
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Old | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Elijah Craig | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 57.1% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £219 | £299 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | 5.00/5 |
Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Old
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 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 4.67).
Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Old is better value at £219 vs £299.
For beginners: Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£219 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £219)
Who should buy Elijah?
Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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 Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Old
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)