Hampden 2010 LROK / 13 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2 vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hampden 2010 LROK / 13 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2
Hampden
£255
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Hampden 2010 LROK / 13 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2 | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hampden | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 56.5% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £255 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Hampden 2010 LROK / 13 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Hampden 2010 LROK / 13 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Hampden 2010 LROK / 13 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2 is better value at £255 vs £299.
For beginners: Hampden 2010 LROK / 13 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2 is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Hampden 2010 LROK / 13 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£255 vs £299)
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £255)
Who should buy Hampden?
Hampden 2010 LROK / 13 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2 is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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