Deau Napolean Cigar Blend Cognac vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deau Napolean Cigar Blend Cognac
Deau
£78
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Deau Napolean Cigar Blend Cognac | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deau | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 50.3% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £78.25 | £57.55 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Deau Napolean Cigar Blend Cognac
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Deau Napolean Cigar Blend Cognac
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 £78.
For beginners: Deau Napolean Cigar Blend Cognac is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Deau Napolean Cigar Blend Cognac
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£78.25 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 £78.25)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Deau?
Deau Napolean Cigar Blend Cognac is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Deau Napolean Cigar Blend Cognac
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)