Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo vs The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Springbank
★ 5.00
£399
The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9
The Blended Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£350
| Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo | The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | The Blended Whisky Company |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 54.7% | 52.1% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £399 | £349.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9
Quick verdict
The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9 is better value at £350 vs £399.
For beginners: Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399 vs £349.95)
The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£349.95 vs £399)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo 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 Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9 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
Only Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Only The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9