Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 195 & 196) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
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
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 195 & 196) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
£53
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 195 & 196) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Mortlach |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £57.55 | £52.85 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 195 & 196) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 195 & 196) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 195 & 196) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £53 vs £58.
For beginners: Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 195 & 196) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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 £52.85)
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 195 & 196) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£52.85 vs £57.55)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 195 & 196) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Only Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 195 & 196) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)