Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2013 vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2013
Jack Daniel's
£299
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2013 | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Jack Daniel's | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Tennessee | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49% | 57.1% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £299 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2013
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2013
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: Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2013 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2013
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
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 Jack?
Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2013 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Tennessee 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 Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2013
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)