Fanny Fougerat Iris Poivre XO / 10 Year Old / Hors Serie vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Fanny Fougerat Iris Poivre XO / 10 Year Old / Hors Serie
Fanny Fougerat
£82
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Fanny Fougerat Iris Poivre XO / 10 Year Old / Hors Serie | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fanny Fougerat | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 50.3% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £81.75 | £57.55 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Fanny Fougerat Iris Poivre XO / 10 Year Old / Hors Serie
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Fanny Fougerat Iris Poivre XO / 10 Year Old / Hors Serie
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 £82.
For beginners: Fanny Fougerat Iris Poivre XO / 10 Year Old / Hors Serie is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Fanny Fougerat Iris Poivre XO / 10 Year Old / Hors Serie
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£81.75 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 £81.75)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Fanny?
Fanny Fougerat Iris Poivre XO / 10 Year Old / Hors Serie suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Fanny Fougerat Iris Poivre XO / 10 Year Old / Hors Serie
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)