Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (casks 102 & 103) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
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
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (casks 102 & 103) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Linkwood
£53
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (casks 102 & 103) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Linkwood |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £57.55 | £53.22 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (casks 102 & 103) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (casks 102 & 103) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (casks 102 & 103) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £53 vs £58.
For beginners: Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (casks 102 & 103) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£57.55 vs £53.22)
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (casks 102 & 103) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£53.22 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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (casks 102 & 103) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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
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Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
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