Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask
Edradour
£49
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Springbank |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.7% | 50.3% |
| Age | 11 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £48.99 | £57.55 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask
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).
Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask is better value at £49 vs £58.
For beginners: Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£48.99 vs £57.55)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.7%) — 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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£57.55 vs £48.99)
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
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Only Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)