Miyagikyo 12 Year Old vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Miyagikyo 12 Year Old
Miyagikyo
★ 4.50
£399
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Miyagikyo 12 Year Old | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Miyagikyo | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 57.1% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £399 | £299 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Miyagikyo 12 Year Old
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Miyagikyo 12 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 4.50).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is better value at £299 vs £399.
For beginners: Miyagikyo 12 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Miyagikyo 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £299)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 Miyagikyo?
Miyagikyo 12 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 Miyagikyo 12 Year Old
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)