Deanston 12 Year Old 2009 (cask CM279) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 12 Year Old 2009 (cask CM279) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Deanston
£51
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Deanston 12 Year Old 2009 (cask CM279) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Springbank |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 65.2% | 50.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £51.43 | £57.55 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 12 Year Old 2009 (cask CM279) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2009 (cask CM279) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
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).
Deanston 12 Year Old 2009 (cask CM279) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) is better value at £51 vs £58.
For beginners: Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Deanston 12 Year Old 2009 (cask CM279) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Pros
- +More affordable (£51.43 vs £57.55)
Cons
- −High ABV (65.2%) — may need water
- −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 £51.43)
Who should buy Deanston?
Deanston 12 Year Old 2009 (cask CM279) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) 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 Deanston 12 Year Old 2009 (cask CM279) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)