Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Yoichi Bourbon Wood Finish (bottled 2018)
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
Yoichi Bourbon Wood Finish (bottled 2018)
Yoichi
£299
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Yoichi Bourbon Wood Finish (bottled 2018) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Yoichi |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Yoichi Bourbon Wood Finish (bottled 2018)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Yoichi Bourbon Wood Finish (bottled 2018)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Yoichi Bourbon Wood Finish (bottled 2018) is better value at £299 vs £299.
For beginners: Yoichi Bourbon Wood Finish (bottled 2018) 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
Yoichi Bourbon Wood Finish (bottled 2018)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
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 Yoichi?
Yoichi Bourbon Wood Finish (bottled 2018) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only Yoichi Bourbon Wood Finish (bottled 2018)