Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Ardmore 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 20747) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
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
Ardmore 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 20747) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Ardmore
£89
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Ardmore 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 20747) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Ardmore |
| Region | Campbeltown | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 56.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £57.55 | £88.66 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Ardmore 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 20747) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Ardmore 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 20747) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
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 £89.
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 affordable (£57.55 vs £88.66)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ardmore 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 20747) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£88.66 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 Ardmore?
Ardmore 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 20747) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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
Both taste of
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Only Ardmore 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 20747) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)