Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Inchfad 16 Year Old 2005 (Thompson Bros.)
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
Inchfad 16 Year Old 2005 (Thompson Bros.)
Loch Lomond
£80
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Inchfad 16 Year Old 2005 (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Campbeltown | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 52.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £57.55 | £79.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Inchfad 16 Year Old 2005 (Thompson Bros.)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Inchfad 16 Year Old 2005 (Thompson Bros.)
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 £80.
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)
- +More affordable (£57.55 vs £79.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Inchfad 16 Year Old 2005 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£79.95 vs £57.55)
- −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 Inchfad?
Inchfad 16 Year Old 2005 (Thompson Bros.) 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 Inchfad 16 Year Old 2005 (Thompson Bros.)