Aberlour 15 Year Old Select Cask Reserve vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 15 Year Old Select Cask Reserve
Aberlour
★ 4.90
£50
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Aberlour 15 Year Old Select Cask Reserve | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 50.3% |
| Age | 15 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £50.44 | £57.55 |
| Rating | 4.90/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 15 Year Old Select Cask Reserve
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Aberlour 15 Year Old Select Cask Reserve
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.90).
Aberlour 15 Year Old Select Cask Reserve is better value at £50 vs £58.
For beginners: Aberlour 15 Year Old Select Cask Reserve is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 15 Year Old Select Cask Reserve
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£50.44 vs £57.55)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.9 vs 5.0)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£57.55 vs £50.44)
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 15 Year Old Select Cask Reserve is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Aberlour 15 Year Old Select Cask Reserve
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)