Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Croftengea 2017 / 5 Year Old / Watt Whisky Highland Whisky
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
Croftengea 2017 / 5 Year Old / Watt Whisky Highland Whisky
Croftengea
£68
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Croftengea 2017 / 5 Year Old / Watt Whisky Highland Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Croftengea |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 50.3% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £57.55 | £67.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Croftengea 2017 / 5 Year Old / Watt Whisky Highland Whisky
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Croftengea 2017 / 5 Year Old / Watt Whisky Highland Whisky
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 £68.
For beginners: Croftengea 2017 / 5 Year Old / Watt Whisky Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 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 £67.75)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Croftengea 2017 / 5 Year Old / Watt Whisky Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£67.75 vs £57.55)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Croftengea?
Croftengea 2017 / 5 Year Old / Watt Whisky Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Only Croftengea 2017 / 5 Year Old / Watt Whisky Highland Whisky