Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Teaninich 34 Year Old 1983 (cask 6728) (Adelphi)

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

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)Teaninich 34 Year Old 1983 (cask 6728) (Adelphi)
DistillerySpringbankTeaninich
RegionCampbeltownHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.1%44%
Age12 yr34 yr
Price£299£236.2
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Teaninich 34 Year Old 1983 (cask 6728) (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 34 Year Old 1983 (cask 6728) (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Teaninich 34 Year Old 1983 (cask 6728) (Adelphi) is better value at £236 vs £299.

For beginners: Teaninich 34 Year Old 1983 (cask 6728) (Adelphi) is more approachable (60/100 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 £236.2)

Teaninich 34 Year Old 1983 (cask 6728) (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£236.2 vs £299)
  • +Longer maturation (34 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 Teaninich?

Teaninich 34 Year Old 1983 (cask 6728) (Adelphi) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKipperyCooked Mash

Only Teaninich 34 Year Old 1983 (cask 6728) (Adelphi)

Old WoodMalt ExtractFresh FruitCitricHoney

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