Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Dailuaine 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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
Dailuaine 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Dailuaine
£52
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Dailuaine 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Dailuaine |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 44.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £57.55 | £51.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Dailuaine 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Dailuaine 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dailuaine 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £52 vs £58.
For beginners: Dailuaine 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (65/100 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 9 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£57.55 vs £51.95)
Dailuaine 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£51.95 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 Dailuaine?
Dailuaine 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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