Mortlach 32 Year Old 1971 (Special Release 2004) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 32 Year Old 1971 (Special Release 2004)
Mortlach
£300
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Mortlach 32 Year Old 1971 (Special Release 2004) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.1% | 57.1% |
| Age | 32 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £299.59 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 32 Year Old 1971 (Special Release 2004)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Mortlach 32 Year Old 1971 (Special Release 2004)
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 £300.
For beginners: Mortlach 32 Year Old 1971 (Special Release 2004) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 32 Year Old 1971 (Special Release 2004)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299.59 vs £299)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £299.59)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 32 Year Old 1971 (Special Release 2004) 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 Mortlach 32 Year Old 1971 (Special Release 2004)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)