Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120)
Bladnoch
£54
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Springbank |
| Region | Lowland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.4% | 50.3% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £53.57 | £57.55 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120)
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).
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120) is better value at £54 vs £58.
For beginners: Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120)
Pros
- +More affordable (£53.57 vs £57.55)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.4%) — 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£57.55 vs £53.57)
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120) 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
Only Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 120)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)