Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask 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)Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask
DistillerySpringbankEdradour
RegionCampbeltownHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.3%56.4%
Age12 yr13 yr
Price£57.55£50.63
Rating5.00/5

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner50/100
Value87/100

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask is better value at £51 vs £58.

For beginners: Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is more approachable (50/100 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 £50.63)

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£50.63 vs £57.55)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.4%) — 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 Edradour?

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

OilyLeatheryTobaccoToasted

Only Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Barolo Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask

Cooked FruitChocolateDried FruitVanilla

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