Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - 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 11 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask
Edradour
£49
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Edradour |
| Region | Campbeltown | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 56.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £57.55 | £48.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - 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 11 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask is better value at £49 vs £58.
For beginners: Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask 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 £48.99)
Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£48.99 vs £57.55)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.7%) — 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 11 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask 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
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