Broken Bones Sloe Gin vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

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

Broken Bones Sloe GinSpringbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
DistilleryBroken BonesSpringbank
RegionCampbeltown
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%50.3%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£43.95£57.55
Rating5.00/5

Broken Bones Sloe Gin

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Broken Bones Sloe Gin

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).

Broken Bones Sloe Gin is better value at £44 vs £58.

For beginners: Broken Bones Sloe Gin is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Broken Bones Sloe Gin

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£43.95 vs £57.55)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £43.95)

Who should buy Broken?

Broken Bones Sloe Gin 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 Broken Bones Sloe Gin

Cooked FruitDried FruitHoneyNuttyChocolate

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

SherriedOilyLeatheryTobaccoToasted

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