SMWS 97.21 21 Year Old 1990 vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
SMWS 97.21 21 Year Old 1990
Littlemill
£425
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| SMWS 97.21 21 Year Old 1990 | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Littlemill | Springbank |
| Region | Lowland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.7% | 57.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £425 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
SMWS 97.21 21 Year Old 1990
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
SMWS 97.21 21 Year Old 1990
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 £425.
For beginners: SMWS 97.21 21 Year Old 1990 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
SMWS 97.21 21 Year Old 1990
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£425 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 £425)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy SMWS?
SMWS 97.21 21 Year Old 1990 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 97.21 21 Year Old 1990
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)