Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Lossit - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)
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
Lossit - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)
The Lost Distillery Company
★ 3.83
£44
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Lossit - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | The Lost Distillery Company |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £57.55 | £43.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.83/5 |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Lossit - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Lossit - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.83).
Lossit - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) is better value at £44 vs £58.
For beginners: Lossit - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£57.55 vs £43.5)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Lossit - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£43.5 vs £57.55)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.8 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 Lossit?
Lossit - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
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