Springbank 13 Year Old - Green vs Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 13 Year Old - Green
Springbank
★ 4.00
£499
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
The Character of Islay Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£400
| Springbank 13 Year Old - Green | Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | The Character of Islay Whisky Company |
| Region | Campbeltown | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46.3% |
| Age | 13 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £499 | £399.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 13 Year Old - Green
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Springbank 13 Year Old - Green
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Quick verdict
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is better value at £400 vs £499.
For beginners: Springbank 13 Year Old - Green is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Springbank 13 Year Old - Green
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£499 vs £399.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£399.95 vs £499)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 13 Year Old - Green suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.
Who should buy Fiona?
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Springbank 13 Year Old - Green
Only Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company