Dunville's Three Crowns vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

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

Dunville's Three CrownsSpringbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
DistilleryDunville'sSpringbank
RegionCampbeltown
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43.5%50.3%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£44£57.55
Rating5.00/5

Dunville's Three Crowns

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Dunville's Three Crowns

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).

Dunville's Three Crowns is better value at £44 vs £58.

For beginners: Dunville's Three Crowns is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Dunville's Three Crowns

Pros

  • +More affordable (£44 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£57.55 vs £44)

Who should buy Dunville's?

Dunville's Three Crowns suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

Toasted

Only Dunville's Three Crowns

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitHoney

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

SherriedOilyLeatheryTobacco

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