Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Timorous Beastie 20 Year Old
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
Timorous Beastie 20 Year Old
Timorous Beastie
★ 4.50
£95
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Timorous Beastie 20 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Campbeltown | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 42.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £57.55 | £95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Timorous Beastie 20 Year Old
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Timorous Beastie 20 Year Old
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is better value at £58 vs £95.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie 20 Year Old is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£57.55 vs £95)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Timorous Beastie 20 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£95 vs £57.55)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 Timorous?
Timorous Beastie 20 Year Old 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 Timorous Beastie 20 Year Old