Blended Scotch Whisky 32 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blended Scotch Whisky 32 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£90
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Blended Scotch Whisky 32 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 50.3% |
| Age | 32 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £89.95 | £57.55 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Blended Scotch Whisky 32 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Blended Scotch Whisky 32 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is better value at £58 vs £90.
For beginners: Blended Scotch Whisky 32 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Blended Scotch Whisky 32 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£89.95 vs £57.55)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£57.55 vs £89.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Blended?
Blended Scotch Whisky 32 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Blended Scotch Whisky 32 Year Old 1990 (Master of Malt)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)