Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Virginia Distillery Co. Cabernet Cask Select

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)Virginia Distillery Co. Cabernet Cask Select
DistillerySpringbankVirginia Distillery Co.
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.3%46.5%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£57.55£50.95
Rating5.00/5

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner50/100
Value87/100

Virginia Distillery Co. Cabernet Cask Select

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Virginia Distillery Co. Cabernet Cask Select

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Virginia Distillery Co. Cabernet Cask Select is better value at £51 vs £58.

For beginners: Virginia Distillery Co. Cabernet Cask Select 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£57.55 vs £50.95)

Virginia Distillery Co. Cabernet Cask Select

Pros

  • +More affordable (£50.95 vs £57.55)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Virginia?

Virginia Distillery Co. Cabernet Cask Select suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedToasted

Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

OilyLeatheryTobacco

Only Virginia Distillery Co. Cabernet Cask Select

Dried FruitNuttyOld Wood

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