Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120)
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
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120)
Bladnoch
£54
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Bladnoch |
| Region | Campbeltown | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 52.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £57.55 | £53.57 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120) is better value at £54 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 £53.57)
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120)
Pros
- +More affordable (£53.57 vs £57.55)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.4%) — 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 Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120) 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
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Only Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120)