Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Barrell Seagrass Rye
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
Barrell Seagrass Rye
Barrell Craft Spirits
★ 5.00
£95
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Barrell Seagrass Rye | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Barrell Craft Spirits |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 50.3% | 59.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £57.55 | £95.24 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Barrell Seagrass Rye
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Barrell Seagrass Rye
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is better value at £58 vs £95.
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
- +More affordable (£57.55 vs £95.24)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Barrell Seagrass Rye
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (59.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£95.24 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 Barrell?
Barrell Seagrass Rye 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 Barrell Seagrass Rye