Excalibur 45 Year Old 1972 vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Excalibur 45 Year Old 1972
Excalibur
£240
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Excalibur 45 Year Old 1972 | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Excalibur | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.2% | 57.1% |
| Age | 45 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £240.46 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Excalibur 45 Year Old 1972
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Excalibur 45 Year Old 1972
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).
Excalibur 45 Year Old 1972 is better value at £240 vs £299.
For beginners: Excalibur 45 Year Old 1972 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Excalibur 45 Year Old 1972
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£240.46 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (45 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 £240.46)
Who should buy Excalibur?
Excalibur 45 Year Old 1972 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Excalibur 45 Year Old 1972
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)