Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Girvan 31 Year Old 1990 (Thompson Bros.)
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
Girvan 31 Year Old 1990 (Thompson Bros.)
Girvan
£90
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Girvan 31 Year Old 1990 (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Girvan |
| Region | Campbeltown | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 50.3% | 50.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £57.55 | £89.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Girvan 31 Year Old 1990 (Thompson Bros.)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Girvan 31 Year Old 1990 (Thompson Bros.)
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 £90.
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 affordable (£57.55 vs £89.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Girvan 31 Year Old 1990 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£89.95 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 Girvan?
Girvan 31 Year Old 1990 (Thompson Bros.) 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
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Only Girvan 31 Year Old 1990 (Thompson Bros.)