Glenturret 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 618) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenturret 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 618) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glenturret
£86
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Glenturret 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 618) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenturret | Springbank |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.6% | 50.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £86.14 | £57.55 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenturret 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 618) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Glenturret 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 618) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
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 £86.
For beginners: Glenturret 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 618) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glenturret 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 618) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£86.14 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 £86.14)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenturret?
Glenturret 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 618) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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 Glenturret 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 618) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)