Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Invergordon 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
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
Invergordon 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Invergordon
£69
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Invergordon 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Invergordon |
| Region | Campbeltown | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 50.3% | 40.1% |
| Age | 12 yr | 34 yr |
| Price | £57.55 | £68.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Invergordon 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Invergordon 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
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 £69.
For beginners: Invergordon 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (90/100 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 £68.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Invergordon 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£68.95 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 Invergordon?
Invergordon 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Only Invergordon 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)