Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Teaninich 9 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 46%
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
Teaninich 9 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 46%
Teaninich
£80
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Teaninich 9 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 46% | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Teaninich |
| Region | Campbeltown | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £57.55 | £79.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Teaninich 9 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 46%
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Teaninich 9 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 46%
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 £80.
For beginners: Teaninich 9 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 46% is more approachable (65/100 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 £79.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Teaninich 9 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 46%
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.95 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 Teaninich?
Teaninich 9 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 46% suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Only Teaninich 9 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 46%