New Grove Double Cask Moscatel Cask Finish vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
New Grove Double Cask Moscatel Cask Finish
New Grove
£75
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| New Grove Double Cask Moscatel Cask Finish | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | New Grove | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 50.3% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £74.5 | £57.55 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
New Grove Double Cask Moscatel Cask Finish
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
New Grove Double Cask Moscatel Cask Finish
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is better value at £58 vs £75.
For beginners: New Grove Double Cask Moscatel Cask Finish is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
New Grove Double Cask Moscatel Cask Finish
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£74.5 vs £57.55)
- −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)
- +More affordable (£57.55 vs £74.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Who should buy New?
New Grove Double Cask Moscatel Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
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
Only New Grove Double Cask Moscatel Cask Finish
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)