Auchroisk 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 12) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

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

Auchroisk 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 12) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
DistilleryAuchroiskSpringbank
RegionSpeysideCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.4%50.3%
Age11 yr12 yr
Price£50.95£57.55
Rating5.00/5

Auchroisk 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 12) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Auchroisk 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 12) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Auchroisk 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 12) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is better value at £51 vs £58.

For beginners: Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Auchroisk 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 12) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£50.95 vs £57.55)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

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

Who should buy Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 12) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) 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 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

Toasted

Only Auchroisk 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 12) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

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

SherriedOilyLeatheryTobacco

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