Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Evan Williams Single Barrel 2015 (bottled 2023)
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
Evan Williams Single Barrel 2015 (bottled 2023)
Evan Williams
£52
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Evan Williams Single Barrel 2015 (bottled 2023) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Evan Williams |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 50.3% | 43.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £57.55 | £51.94 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Evan Williams Single Barrel 2015 (bottled 2023)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Evan Williams Single Barrel 2015 (bottled 2023)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Evan Williams Single Barrel 2015 (bottled 2023) is better value at £52 vs £58.
For beginners: Evan Williams Single Barrel 2015 (bottled 2023) is more approachable (65/100 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 £51.94)
Evan Williams Single Barrel 2015 (bottled 2023)
Pros
- +More affordable (£51.94 vs £57.55)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Evan?
Evan Williams Single Barrel 2015 (bottled 2023) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Only Evan Williams Single Barrel 2015 (bottled 2023)