SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985 vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985
Glenburgie
£250
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985 | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenburgie | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.7% | 57.1% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £250 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985
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).
SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985 is better value at £250 vs £299.
For beginners: SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985
Pros
- +More affordable (£250 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.7%) — 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 £250)
Who should buy SMWS?
SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985 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 71.32 20 Year Old 1985
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)