Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Orkney & Speyside - Double Barrel (Douglas 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
Orkney & Speyside - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£43
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Orkney & Speyside - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Douglas Laing |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £57.55 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Orkney & Speyside - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Orkney & Speyside - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Orkney & Speyside - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) is better value at £43 vs £58.
For beginners: Orkney & Speyside - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£57.55 vs £42.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Orkney & Speyside - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Orkney?
Orkney & Speyside - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Only Orkney & Speyside - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)