Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Tan Cho Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
Tan Cho Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Hakutsuru
£241
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Tan Cho Single Malt Japanese Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Hakutsuru |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 55% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £241.18 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Tan Cho Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Tan Cho Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tan Cho Single Malt Japanese Whisky is better value at £241 vs £299.
For beginners: Tan Cho Single Malt Japanese Whisky is more approachable (45/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £241.18)
Tan Cho Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Pros
- +More affordable (£241.18 vs £299)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 Tan?
Tan Cho Single Malt Japanese Whisky 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 Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only Tan Cho Single Malt Japanese Whisky