Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Springbank 9 Year Old 2009 - Local Barley

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)Springbank 9 Year Old 2009 - Local Barley
DistillerySpringbankSpringbank
RegionCampbeltownCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.1%57.7%
Age12 yr9 yr
Price£299£399
Rating5.00/5

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

Smoke65/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner20/100
Value17/100

Springbank 9 Year Old 2009 - Local Barley

Smoke64/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner20/100
Value0/100

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Springbank 9 Year Old 2009 - Local Barley

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £399.

For beginners: Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is more approachable (20/100 beginner score).

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 £399)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

Springbank 9 Year Old 2009 - Local Barley

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£399 vs £299)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Springbank?

Springbank 9 Year Old 2009 - Local Barley 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

Both taste of

SmokeyLeatheryOily

Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

KipperyCooked Mash

Only Springbank 9 Year Old 2009 - Local Barley

Tobacco

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