North British 50 Year Old (casks 90592 and 90593) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 50 Year Old (casks 90592 and 90593) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
North British
£474
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| North British 50 Year Old (casks 90592 and 90593) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Springbank |
| Region | Lowland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.9% | 57.1% |
| Age | 50 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £474.05 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 50 Year Old (casks 90592 and 90593) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
North British 50 Year Old (casks 90592 and 90593) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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 £474.
For beginners: North British 50 Year Old (casks 90592 and 90593) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
North British 50 Year Old (casks 90592 and 90593) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (50 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£474.05 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 £474.05)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy North?
North British 50 Year Old (casks 90592 and 90593) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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 North British 50 Year Old (casks 90592 and 90593) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)