Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Bladnoch 20 Year Old 51.4% - Distillery Label
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
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 51.4% - Distillery Label
Bladnoch
£50
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Bladnoch 20 Year Old 51.4% - Distillery Label | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Bladnoch |
| Region | Campbeltown | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 51.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £57.55 | £50.44 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 51.4% - Distillery Label
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 51.4% - Distillery Label
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 51.4% - Distillery Label is better value at £50 vs £58.
For beginners: Bladnoch 20 Year Old 51.4% - Distillery Label is more approachable (65/100 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 £50.44)
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 51.4% - Distillery Label
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£50.44 vs £57.55)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.4%) — 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 Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 51.4% - Distillery Label 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
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Only Bladnoch 20 Year Old 51.4% - Distillery Label