Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits
Brackla
£46
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Brackla |
| Region | Campbeltown | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 55.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £57.55 | £46.38 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits is better value at £46 vs £58.
For beginners: Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
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 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£57.55 vs £46.38)
Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +More affordable (£46.38 vs £57.55)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Royal?
Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits 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 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Only Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits