Girvan 31 Year Old 1990 (Thompson Bros.) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Girvan 31 Year Old 1990 (Thompson Bros.)
Girvan
£90
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Girvan 31 Year Old 1990 (Thompson Bros.) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Girvan | Springbank |
| Region | Lowland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.6% | 50.3% |
| Age | 31 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £89.95 | £57.55 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Girvan 31 Year Old 1990 (Thompson Bros.)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Girvan 31 Year Old 1990 (Thompson Bros.)
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 £90.
For beginners: Girvan 31 Year Old 1990 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Girvan 31 Year Old 1990 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£89.95 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 £89.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Girvan?
Girvan 31 Year Old 1990 (Thompson Bros.) 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.
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 Girvan 31 Year Old 1990 (Thompson Bros.)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)