Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Normandin-Mercier Vieille Fine Cognac
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
Normandin-Mercier Vieille Fine Cognac
Normandin-Mercier
£80
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Normandin-Mercier Vieille Fine Cognac | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Normandin-Mercier |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 50.3% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £57.55 | £79.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Normandin-Mercier Vieille Fine Cognac
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Normandin-Mercier Vieille Fine Cognac
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is better value at £58 vs £80.
For beginners: Normandin-Mercier Vieille Fine Cognac is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£57.55 vs £79.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Normandin-Mercier Vieille Fine Cognac
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.95 vs £57.55)
- −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 Normandin-Mercier?
Normandin-Mercier Vieille Fine Cognac 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
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Only Normandin-Mercier Vieille Fine Cognac