Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay)
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
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay)
Craigellachie
£52
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Craigellachie |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £57.55 | £51.69 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay) is better value at £52 vs £58.
For beginners: Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£57.55 vs £51.69)
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay)
Pros
- +More affordable (£51.69 vs £57.55)
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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay) 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 Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay)