Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8%

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8%
DistillerySpringbankEdradour
RegionCampbeltownHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.3%58.8%
Age12 yr11 yr
Price£57.55£49.94
Rating5.00/5

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner50/100
Value87/100

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8%

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8%

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8% is better value at £50 vs £58.

For beginners: Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8% is more approachable (55/100 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 £49.94)

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8%

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£49.94 vs £57.55)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.8%) — 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 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8% suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

OilyLeatheryTobaccoToasted

Only Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8%

Cooked FruitOld WoodVanilla

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