Linkwood 17 Year Old 1971 (Marks and Spencer) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1971 (Marks and Spencer)
Linkwood
£250
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Linkwood 17 Year Old 1971 (Marks and Spencer) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 57.1% |
| Age | 17 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £250 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1971 (Marks and Spencer)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1971 (Marks and Spencer)
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).
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1971 (Marks and Spencer) is better value at £250 vs £299.
For beginners: Linkwood 17 Year Old 1971 (Marks and Spencer) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1971 (Marks and Spencer)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£250 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
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 £250)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1971 (Marks and Spencer) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Linkwood 17 Year Old 1971 (Marks and Spencer)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)