Knappogue Castle 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 87601) - Ex Libris Wind Of Spices vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Knappogue Castle 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 87601) - Ex Libris Wind Of Spices
Knappogue Castle
£415
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Knappogue Castle 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 87601) - Ex Libris Wind Of Spices | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Knappogue Castle | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.4% | 57.1% |
| Age | 24 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £415 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Knappogue Castle 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 87601) - Ex Libris Wind Of Spices
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Knappogue Castle 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 87601) - Ex Libris Wind Of Spices
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 £415.
For beginners: Knappogue Castle 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 87601) - Ex Libris Wind Of Spices is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Knappogue Castle 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 87601) - Ex Libris Wind Of Spices
Pros
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£415 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 £415)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Knappogue?
Knappogue Castle 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 87601) - Ex Libris Wind Of Spices 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 Knappogue Castle 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 87601) - Ex Libris Wind Of Spices
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)