Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Dunville's Three Crowns Peated Whiskey Blended Irish Whiskey
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
Dunville's Three Crowns Peated Whiskey Blended Irish Whiskey
Dunville's
£53
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Dunville's Three Crowns Peated Whiskey Blended Irish Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Dunville's |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | Irish |
| ABV | 50.3% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £57.55 | £52.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Dunville's Three Crowns Peated Whiskey Blended Irish Whiskey
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Dunville's Three Crowns Peated Whiskey Blended Irish Whiskey
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dunville's Three Crowns Peated Whiskey Blended Irish Whiskey is better value at £53 vs £58.
For beginners: Dunville's Three Crowns Peated Whiskey Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (80/100 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 £52.75)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Dunville's Three Crowns Peated Whiskey Blended Irish Whiskey
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£52.75 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 Dunville's?
Dunville's Three Crowns Peated Whiskey Blended Irish Whiskey 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 Dunville's Three Crowns Peated Whiskey Blended Irish Whiskey