Benrinnes 17 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

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

Benrinnes 17 Year Old - Badly Drawn DogsSpringbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
DistilleryBenrinnesSpringbank
RegionSpeysideCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%50.3%
Age17 yr12 yr
Price£47£57.55
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 17 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Benrinnes 17 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

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).

Benrinnes 17 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs is better value at £47 vs £58.

For beginners: Benrinnes 17 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 17 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

Pros

  • +More affordable (£47 vs £57.55)
  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£57.55 vs £47)

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 17 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Benrinnes 17 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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

SherriedOilyLeatheryTobacco

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