Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2001 (bottled 2014) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
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
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2001 (bottled 2014) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Craigellachie
£51
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2001 (bottled 2014) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Craigellachie |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £57.55 | £50.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2001 (bottled 2014) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2001 (bottled 2014) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2001 (bottled 2014) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is better value at £51 vs £58.
For beginners: Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2001 (bottled 2014) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£57.55 vs £50.95)
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2001 (bottled 2014) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£50.95 vs £57.55)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2001 (bottled 2014) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Only Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2001 (bottled 2014) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)