Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Edradour 10 Year Old 2004 (cask 400) - Straight From the Cask
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
Edradour 10 Year Old 2004 (cask 400) - Straight From the Cask
Edradour
£53
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Edradour 10 Year Old 2004 (cask 400) - Straight From the Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Edradour |
| Region | Campbeltown | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 60.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £57.55 | £52.66 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Edradour 10 Year Old 2004 (cask 400) - Straight From the Cask
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Edradour 10 Year Old 2004 (cask 400) - Straight From the Cask
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 10 Year Old 2004 (cask 400) - Straight From the Cask is better value at £53 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 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£57.55 vs £52.66)
Edradour 10 Year Old 2004 (cask 400) - Straight From the Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£52.66 vs £57.55)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (60.7%) — 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 Edradour?
Edradour 10 Year Old 2004 (cask 400) - Straight From the Cask 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 Edradour 10 Year Old 2004 (cask 400) - Straight From the Cask