Drouet & Fils Melina 2012 Cognac / 7 Year Old vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Drouet & Fils Melina 2012 Cognac / 7 Year Old
Drouet & Fils
£62
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Drouet & Fils Melina 2012 Cognac / 7 Year Old | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Drouet & Fils | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 50.3% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £61.95 | £57.55 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Drouet & Fils Melina 2012 Cognac / 7 Year Old
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Drouet & Fils Melina 2012 Cognac / 7 Year Old
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 £62.
For beginners: Drouet & Fils Melina 2012 Cognac / 7 Year Old is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Drouet & Fils Melina 2012 Cognac / 7 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£61.95 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 £61.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Drouet?
Drouet & Fils Melina 2012 Cognac / 7 Year Old 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 Drouet & Fils Melina 2012 Cognac / 7 Year Old
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)