Matt D’Arcy & Co. 17 Year Old vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Matt D’Arcy & Co. 17 Year Old
D'arcy's
£270
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Matt D’Arcy & Co. 17 Year Old | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | D'arcy's | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 57.1% |
| Age | 17 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £269.78 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Matt D’Arcy & Co. 17 Year Old
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Matt D’Arcy & Co. 17 Year Old
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).
Matt D’Arcy & Co. 17 Year Old is better value at £270 vs £299.
For beginners: Matt D’Arcy & Co. 17 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Matt D’Arcy & Co. 17 Year Old
Pros
- +More affordable (£269.78 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 £269.78)
Who should buy Matt?
Matt D’Arcy & Co. 17 Year Old 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 Matt D’Arcy & Co. 17 Year Old
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)