Evan Williams Single Barrel 2015 (bottled 2023) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

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

Evan Williams Single Barrel 2015 (bottled 2023)Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
DistilleryEvan WilliamsSpringbank
RegionCampbeltown
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV43.3%50.3%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£51.94£57.55
Rating5.00/5

Evan Williams Single Barrel 2015 (bottled 2023)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Evan Williams Single Barrel 2015 (bottled 2023)

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).

Evan Williams Single Barrel 2015 (bottled 2023) is better value at £52 vs £58.

For beginners: Evan Williams Single Barrel 2015 (bottled 2023) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Evan Williams Single Barrel 2015 (bottled 2023)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£51.94 vs £57.55)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 £51.94)

Who should buy Evan?

Evan Williams Single Barrel 2015 (bottled 2023) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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 Evan Williams Single Barrel 2015 (bottled 2023)

VanillaCitricOld Wood

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

SherriedOilyLeatheryTobacco

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