Mars Komagatake Tsunuki Aging (Bottled 2020) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mars Komagatake Tsunuki Aging (Bottled 2020)
Shinshu
£293
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Mars Komagatake Tsunuki Aging (Bottled 2020) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Shinshu | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54% | 57.1% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £292.5 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mars Komagatake Tsunuki Aging (Bottled 2020)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Mars Komagatake Tsunuki Aging (Bottled 2020)
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).
Mars Komagatake Tsunuki Aging (Bottled 2020) is better value at £293 vs £299.
For beginners: Mars Komagatake Tsunuki Aging (Bottled 2020) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Mars Komagatake Tsunuki Aging (Bottled 2020)
Pros
- +More affordable (£292.5 vs £299)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54%) — may need water
- −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 £292.5)
Who should buy Mars?
Mars Komagatake Tsunuki Aging (Bottled 2020) 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 Mars Komagatake Tsunuki Aging (Bottled 2020)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)