Glenlossie 9 Year Old 2010 (cask 2478) - James Eadie vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenlossie 9 Year Old 2010 (cask 2478) - James Eadie
Glenlossie
★ 3.50
£49
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Glenlossie 9 Year Old 2010 (cask 2478) - James Eadie | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenlossie | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.4% | 50.3% |
| Age | 9 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £48.95 | £57.55 |
| Rating | 3.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenlossie 9 Year Old 2010 (cask 2478) - James Eadie
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Glenlossie 9 Year Old 2010 (cask 2478) - James Eadie
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 3.50).
Glenlossie 9 Year Old 2010 (cask 2478) - James Eadie is better value at £49 vs £58.
For beginners: Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glenlossie 9 Year Old 2010 (cask 2478) - James Eadie
Pros
- +More affordable (£48.95 vs £57.55)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (3.5 vs 5.0)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£57.55 vs £48.95)
Who should buy Glenlossie?
Glenlossie 9 Year Old 2010 (cask 2478) - James Eadie 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
Both taste of
Only Glenlossie 9 Year Old 2010 (cask 2478) - James Eadie
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)