Besserat de Bellefon Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Besserat de Bellefon Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Besserat de Bellefon
£77
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Besserat de Bellefon Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Besserat de Bellefon | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 50.3% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £76.5 | £57.55 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Besserat de Bellefon Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Besserat de Bellefon Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne
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: Besserat de Bellefon Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Besserat de Bellefon Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£76.5 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 £76.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Besserat?
Besserat de Bellefon Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Besserat de Bellefon Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)