Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company vs Springbank 13 Year Old - Green

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

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky CompanySpringbank 13 Year Old - Green
DistilleryThe Character of Islay Whisky CompanySpringbank
RegionIslayCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.3%46%
Age33 yr13 yr
Price£399.95£499
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
Value13/100

Springbank 13 Year Old - Green

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value8/100

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Springbank 13 Year Old - Green

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is better value at £400 vs £499.

For beginners: Springbank 13 Year Old - Green is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£399.95 vs £499)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Springbank 13 Year Old - Green

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£499 vs £399.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Fiona?

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Who should buy Springbank?

Springbank 13 Year Old - Green suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

Only Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

SmokeyOld WoodMedicinal

Only Springbank 13 Year Old - Green

SherriedChocolateTobacco

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