Speyside #7 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

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

Speyside #7 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanySpringbank
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.5%50.3%
Age9 yr12 yr
Price£49.95£57.55
Rating5.00/5

Speyside #7 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner50/100
Value87/100

Speyside #7 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Speyside #7 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £50 vs £58.

For beginners: Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Speyside #7 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £57.55)

Cons

  • High ABV (60.5%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£57.55 vs £49.95)

Who should buy Speyside?

Speyside #7 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Springbank?

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedToastedTobacco

Only Speyside #7 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

ChocolateCooked Fruit

Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

OilyLeathery

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