Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 18155) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

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

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 18155) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
DistilleryCraigellachieSpringbank
RegionSpeysideCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%50.3%
Age10 yr12 yr
Price£48.95£57.55
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 18155) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 18155) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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).

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 18155) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £49 vs £58.

For beginners: Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 18155) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 18155) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£48.95 vs £57.55)

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)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£57.55 vs £48.95)

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 18155) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Both taste of

Oily

Only Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 18155) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractNutty

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

SherriedLeatheryTobaccoToasted

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