Ardlair 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 19326) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardlair 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 19326) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Ardmore
£77
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Ardlair 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 19326) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Springbank |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 50.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £76.95 | £57.55 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardlair 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 19326) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Ardlair 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 19326) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 0.00).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is better value at £58 vs £77.
For beginners: Ardlair 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 19326) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ardlair 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 19326) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£76.95 vs £57.55)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £76.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Ardlair?
Ardlair 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 19326) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
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
Only Ardlair 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 19326) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)