Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1985 (cask 71.30) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1985 (cask 71.30) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Glenburgie
£299
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1985 (cask 71.30) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenburgie | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.8% | 57.1% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £299 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1985 (cask 71.30) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1985 (cask 71.30) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
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 £299.
For beginners: Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is more approachable (20/100 beginner score).
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1985 (cask 71.30) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −High ABV (59.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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
Who should buy Glenburgie?
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1985 (cask 71.30) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for 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 Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1985 (cask 71.30) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)