Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Malt & Rye & Suffolk & Goode 7 Year Old
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
Malt & Rye & Suffolk & Goode 7 Year Old
&Whisky
£50
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Malt & Rye & Suffolk & Goode 7 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | &Whisky |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 50.3% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £57.55 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Malt & Rye & Suffolk & Goode 7 Year Old
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Malt & Rye & Suffolk & Goode 7 Year Old
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Malt & Rye & Suffolk & Goode 7 Year Old is better value at £50 vs £58.
For beginners: Malt & Rye & Suffolk & Goode 7 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 7 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£57.55 vs £49.95)
Malt & Rye & Suffolk & Goode 7 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £57.55)
Cons
- −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 Malt?
Malt & Rye & Suffolk & Goode 7 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.
Tasting notes
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