Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Staoisha 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 13000728) - Fadandel
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
Staoisha 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 13000728) - Fadandel
Bunnahabhain
★ 4.00
£80
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Staoisha 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 13000728) - Fadandel | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Campbeltown | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 60.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £57.55 | £80.21 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Staoisha 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 13000728) - Fadandel
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Staoisha 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 13000728) - Fadandel
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is better value at £58 vs £80.
For beginners: Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is more approachable (50/100 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 £80.21)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Staoisha 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 13000728) - Fadandel
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (60.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£80.21 vs £57.55)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Staoisha?
Staoisha 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 13000728) - Fadandel 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Only Staoisha 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 13000728) - Fadandel