Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Grant
£300
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | 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 | 46.3% | 57.1% |
| Age | 31 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £299.95 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is better value at £299 vs £300.
For beginners: Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£299.95 vs £299)
- −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 affordable (£299 vs £299.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)