Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Elusive Umami vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Elusive Umami
Johnnie Walker
£268
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Elusive Umami | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 57.1% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £268.29 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Elusive Umami
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Elusive Umami
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).
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Elusive Umami is better value at £268 vs £299.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Elusive Umami is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Elusive Umami
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£268.29 vs £299)
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
- −More expensive (£299 vs £268.29)
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Elusive Umami suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Elusive Umami
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)