Graham's Colheita Single Harvest Tawny 1974 vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Graham's Colheita Single Harvest Tawny 1974
Grahams
£350
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Graham's Colheita Single Harvest Tawny 1974 | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Grahams | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 57.1% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £350 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Graham's Colheita Single Harvest Tawny 1974
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Graham's Colheita Single Harvest Tawny 1974
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 £350.
For beginners: Graham's Colheita Single Harvest Tawny 1974 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Graham's Colheita Single Harvest Tawny 1974
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£350 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 £350)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Graham's?
Graham's Colheita Single Harvest Tawny 1974 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Graham's Colheita Single Harvest Tawny 1974
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)