Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013)
Ichiro
★ 5.00
£398
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ichiro | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 57.1% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £397.81 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is better value at £299 vs £398.
For beginners: Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£397.81 vs £299)
- −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
- +More affordable (£299 vs £397.81)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Ichiro's?
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013) 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 Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)