Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15068) - Malts of Scotland
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
Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15068) - Malts of Scotland
Paul John
£94
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15068) - Malts of Scotland | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Paul John |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | India |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 58.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £57.55 | £93.51 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15068) - Malts of Scotland
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15068) - Malts of Scotland
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 £94.
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 £93.51)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15068) - Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£93.51 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 Paul?
Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15068) - Malts of Scotland 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
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