Green Spot 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 363130) Vinsanto 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.
Green Spot 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 363130) Vinsanto Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Spot Whiskey
£225
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Green Spot 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 363130) Vinsanto Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Spot Whiskey | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Pot Still | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.4% | 57.1% |
| Age | 10 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £225 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Green Spot 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 363130) Vinsanto Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Green Spot 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 363130) Vinsanto 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).
Green Spot 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 363130) Vinsanto Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £225 vs £299.
For beginners: Green Spot 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 363130) Vinsanto Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Green Spot 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 363130) Vinsanto Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£225 vs £299)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — 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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £225)
Who should buy Green?
Green Spot 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 363130) Vinsanto Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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.
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 Green Spot 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 363130) Vinsanto Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)