Imperial 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 50274) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Imperial 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 50274) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Imperial
£555
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Springbank
★ 5.00
£399
| Imperial 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 50274) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Imperial | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53% | 54.7% |
| Age | 30 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £554.95 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Imperial 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 50274) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Imperial 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 50274) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Quick verdict
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo is better value at £399 vs £555.
For beginners: Imperial 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 50274) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Imperial 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 50274) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 9 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£554.95 vs £399)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£399 vs £554.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Imperial?
Imperial 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 50274) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo 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 1995 (cask 50274) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo