Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Rye Whisky, 70cl vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

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

Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Rye Whisky, 70clSpringbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
DistilleryFanny's DistillerySpringbank
RegionCampbeltown
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%50.3%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£55.99£57.55
Rating5.00/5

Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Rye Whisky, 70cl

Smoke64/100
Sweetness82/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

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

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

Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Rye Whisky, 70cl

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).

Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Rye Whisky, 70cl is better value at £56 vs £58.

For beginners: Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Rye Whisky, 70cl is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Rye Whisky, 70cl

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£55.99 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 £55.99)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Fanny's?

Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Rye Whisky, 70cl is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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's Distillery Green Monkey Rye Whisky, 70cl

VanillaSmokeyHoneyCitricChocolate

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

SherriedOilyLeatheryTobaccoToasted

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