Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
Imperial
£399
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Imperial | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.1% | 57.1% |
| Age | 30 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £398.95 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
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 £399.
For beginners: Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£398.95 vs £299)
- −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 affordable (£299 vs £398.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Imperial?
Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) 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 Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)