Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Inchgower
£299
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 57.1% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £299 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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 £299.
For beginners: Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 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 Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)