Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi)
Glen Grant
£257
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.3% | 57.1% |
| Age | 29 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £257 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi)
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).
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi) is better value at £257 vs £299.
For beginners: Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£257 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — 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 £257)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)