Croftengea 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 102) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Croftengea 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 102) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Loch Lomond
£86
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Croftengea 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 102) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Springbank |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 50.3% |
| Age | 14 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £86.45 | £57.55 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Croftengea 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 102) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Croftengea 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 102) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
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 £86.
For beginners: Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Croftengea 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 102) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£86.45 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 £86.45)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Croftengea?
Croftengea 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 102) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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.
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
Only Croftengea 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 102) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)