Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£284
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.7% | 57.1% |
| Age | 45 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £283.65 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Quick verdict
Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum is better value at £284 vs £299.
For beginners: Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£283.65 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £283.65)
Who should buy Probably?
Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum 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 Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)