Brora 13 Year Old 1982 (cask 430) - Blackadder vs Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Brora 13 Year Old 1982 (cask 430) - Blackadder
Brora
£600
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Springbank
★ 5.00
£399
| Brora 13 Year Old 1982 (cask 430) - Blackadder | Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Brora | Springbank |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 54.7% |
| Age | 13 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £600 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Brora 13 Year Old 1982 (cask 430) - Blackadder
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Brora 13 Year Old 1982 (cask 430) - Blackadder
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Quick verdict
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo is better value at £399 vs £600.
For beginners: Brora 13 Year Old 1982 (cask 430) - Blackadder is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Brora 13 Year Old 1982 (cask 430) - Blackadder
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£600 vs £399)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£399 vs £600)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Brora?
Brora 13 Year Old 1982 (cask 430) - Blackadder suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo 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 Brora 13 Year Old 1982 (cask 430) - Blackadder
Only Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo