Bourbon & American Whiskey 12 Dram Advent Calendar (Classic Edition) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

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

Bourbon & American Whiskey 12 Dram Advent Calendar (Classic Edition)Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
DistilleryDrinks by the DramSpringbank
RegionOther ScotchCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV44.8%50.3%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£79.95£57.55
Rating5.00/5

Bourbon & American Whiskey 12 Dram Advent Calendar (Classic Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Bourbon & American Whiskey 12 Dram Advent Calendar (Classic Edition)

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).

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is better value at £58 vs £80.

For beginners: Bourbon & American Whiskey 12 Dram Advent Calendar (Classic Edition) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Bourbon & American Whiskey 12 Dram Advent Calendar (Classic Edition)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£79.95 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 £79.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Bourbon?

Bourbon & American Whiskey 12 Dram Advent Calendar (Classic Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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 Bourbon & American Whiskey 12 Dram Advent Calendar (Classic Edition)

VanillaHoneyNew WoodCooked FruitNutty

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

SherriedOilyLeatheryTobaccoToasted

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