Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey Legacy Edition 2
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
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey Legacy Edition 2
Jack Daniel's
★ 3.86
£50
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey Legacy Edition 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Jack Daniel's |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Tennessee |
| ABV | 50.3% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £57.55 | £49.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.86/5 |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey Legacy Edition 2
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey Legacy Edition 2
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.86).
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey Legacy Edition 2 is better value at £50 vs £58.
For beginners: Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey Legacy Edition 2 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)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£57.55 vs £49.99)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey Legacy Edition 2
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£49.99 vs £57.55)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.9 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 Jack?
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey Legacy Edition 2 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 Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey Legacy Edition 2