Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Irish Single Malt 14 Year Old 2000 (bottled 2014) - The Nectar of the Daily Drams

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

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)Irish Single Malt 14 Year Old 2000 (bottled 2014) - The Nectar of the Daily Drams
DistillerySpringbankThe Nectar
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandBelgium
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.3%53.5%
Age12 yr14 yr
Price£57.55£54.77
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Irish Single Malt 14 Year Old 2000 (bottled 2014) - The Nectar of the Daily Drams

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Irish Single Malt 14 Year Old 2000 (bottled 2014) - The Nectar of the Daily Drams

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Irish Single Malt 14 Year Old 2000 (bottled 2014) - The Nectar of the Daily Drams is better value at £55 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 £54.77)

Irish Single Malt 14 Year Old 2000 (bottled 2014) - The Nectar of the Daily Drams

Pros

  • +More affordable (£54.77 vs £57.55)
  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.5%) — 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 Irish?

Irish Single Malt 14 Year Old 2000 (bottled 2014) - The Nectar of the Daily Drams 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

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

SherriedOilyLeatheryTobaccoToasted

Only Irish Single Malt 14 Year Old 2000 (bottled 2014) - The Nectar of the Daily Drams

Malt ExtractDried FruitHoneyNutty

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