Lochside 18 Year Old 1991 (cask 6303) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lochside 18 Year Old 1991 (cask 6303) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Lochside
£399
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Lochside 18 Year Old 1991 (cask 6303) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lochside | Springbank |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 57.1% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £399 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Lochside 18 Year Old 1991 (cask 6303) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Lochside 18 Year Old 1991 (cask 6303) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
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 £399.
For beginners: Lochside 18 Year Old 1991 (cask 6303) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Lochside 18 Year Old 1991 (cask 6303) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £299)
- −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 affordable (£299 vs £399)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Lochside?
Lochside 18 Year Old 1991 (cask 6303) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Lochside 18 Year Old 1991 (cask 6303) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)