Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Lochlea Our Barley Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)Lochlea Our Barley Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
DistillerySpringbankLochlea
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV50.3%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£57.55£41.5
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Lochlea Our Barley Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness46/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lochlea Our Barley Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Lochlea Our Barley Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £42 vs £58.

For beginners: Lochlea Our Barley Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (75/100 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 £41.5)

Lochlea Our Barley Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£41.5 vs £57.55)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Lochlea?

Lochlea Our Barley Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

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

SherriedOilyLeatheryTobacco

Only Lochlea Our Barley Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyCitricNutty

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