Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Havana Club 11 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
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
Havana Club 11 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Havana Club
£75
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Havana Club 11 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Havana Club |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 50.3% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £57.55 | £74.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Havana Club 11 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Havana Club 11 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is better value at £58 vs £75.
For beginners: Havana Club 11 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange 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 affordable (£57.55 vs £74.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Havana Club 11 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£74.95 vs £57.55)
- −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 Havana?
Havana Club 11 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Only Havana Club 11 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange