Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2006 (Malt of The Earth)
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
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2006 (Malt of The Earth)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£58
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2006 (Malt of The Earth) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Benrinnes |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £57.55 | £57.66 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2006 (Malt of The Earth)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2006 (Malt of The Earth)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is better value at £58 vs £58.
For beginners: Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2006 (Malt of The Earth) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Pros
- +More affordable (£57.55 vs £57.66)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2006 (Malt of The Earth)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.66 vs £57.55)
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 Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2006 (Malt of The Earth) 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 Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2006 (Malt of The Earth)