Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2009 (cask CM279) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)Deanston 12 Year Old 2009 (cask CM279) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
DistillerySpringbankDeanston
RegionCampbeltownHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.3%65.2%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£57.55£51.43
Rating5.00/5

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner50/100
Value87/100

Deanston 12 Year Old 2009 (cask CM279) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Deanston 12 Year Old 2009 (cask CM279) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Deanston 12 Year Old 2009 (cask CM279) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) is better value at £51 vs £58.

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
  • +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 £51.43)

Deanston 12 Year Old 2009 (cask CM279) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£51.43 vs £57.55)

Cons

  • High ABV (65.2%) — may need water
  • 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 Deanston?

Deanston 12 Year Old 2009 (cask CM279) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

SherriedOilyLeatheryTobacco

Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2009 (cask CM279) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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