Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
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
North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
North British
£50
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | North British |
| Region | Campbeltown | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 50.3% | 50.1% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £57.55 | £49.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) is better value at £50 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 £49.5)
North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
Pros
- +More affordable (£49.5 vs £57.55)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.1%) — 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 North?
North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) 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
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Only North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)