Glencadam 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4765) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glencadam 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4765) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Glencadam
£95
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Glencadam 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4765) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glencadam | Springbank |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.3% | 50.3% |
| Age | 22 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £95.48 | £57.55 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glencadam 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4765) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Glencadam 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4765) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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 £95.
For beginners: Glencadam 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4765) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glencadam 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4765) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£95.48 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 £95.48)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Glencadam?
Glencadam 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4765) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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 Glencadam 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4765) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)