Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs The London Distillery Company Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition (2020 Release)

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

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)The London Distillery Company Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition (2020 Release)
DistillerySpringbankThe London Distillery Company
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV57.1%54.3%
Age12 yr5 yr
Price£299£362.81
Rating5.00/5

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

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

The London Distillery Company Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition (2020 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The London Distillery Company Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition (2020 Release)

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 £363.

For beginners: The London Distillery Company Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition (2020 Release) 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 affordable (£299 vs £362.81)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

The London Distillery Company Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition (2020 Release)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£362.81 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 The?

The London Distillery Company Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition (2020 Release) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKipperyCooked Mash

Only The London Distillery Company Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition (2020 Release)

New WoodVanillaCitricMalt Extract

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