Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 - Michael Eppan Pinot Noir vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 - Michael Eppan Pinot Noir
Edradour
£65
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 - Michael Eppan Pinot Noir | 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 | 48.2% | 50.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £64.99 | £57.55 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 - Michael Eppan Pinot Noir
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 - Michael Eppan Pinot Noir
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 £65.
For beginners: Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 - Michael Eppan Pinot Noir is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 - Michael Eppan Pinot Noir
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£64.99 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 £64.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 - Michael Eppan Pinot Noir suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
Only Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 - Michael Eppan Pinot Noir
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)