Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Single Malt 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 Single Malt 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£57.99£57.55
Rating5.00/5

Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

Smoke64/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner65/100
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 Single Malt 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).

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is better value at £58 vs £58.

For beginners: Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Single Malt Whisky, 70cl is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.99 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 £57.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Fanny's?

Fanny's Distillery Green Monkey Single Malt Whisky, 70cl 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's Distillery Green Monkey Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

SmokeyHoneyNuttyFresh Fruit

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

SherriedOilyLeatheryTobaccoToasted

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