Old Forester Single Barrel - Barrel Strength vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Forester Single Barrel - Barrel Strength
Old Forester
£225
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Old Forester Single Barrel - Barrel Strength | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Forester | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 64% | 57.1% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £225 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Old Forester Single Barrel - Barrel Strength
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Old Forester Single Barrel - Barrel Strength
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).
Old Forester Single Barrel - Barrel Strength is better value at £225 vs £299.
For beginners: Old Forester Single Barrel - Barrel Strength is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Old Forester Single Barrel - Barrel Strength
Pros
- +More affordable (£225 vs £299)
Cons
- −High ABV (64%) — 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 £225)
Who should buy Old?
Old Forester Single Barrel - Barrel Strength 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 Old Forester Single Barrel - Barrel Strength
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)