SMWS 102.9 14 Year Old 1979 vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
SMWS 102.9 14 Year Old 1979
Dalwhinnie
£495
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| SMWS 102.9 14 Year Old 1979 | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalwhinnie | Springbank |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.4% | 57.1% |
| Age | 14 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £495 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
SMWS 102.9 14 Year Old 1979
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
SMWS 102.9 14 Year Old 1979
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 £495.
For beginners: SMWS 102.9 14 Year Old 1979 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
SMWS 102.9 14 Year Old 1979
Pros
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£495 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 £495)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy SMWS?
SMWS 102.9 14 Year Old 1979 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 SMWS 102.9 14 Year Old 1979
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)