Havana Club 11 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Havana Club 11 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky ExchangeSpringbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
DistilleryHavana ClubSpringbank
RegionCampbeltown
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%50.3%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£74.95£57.55
Rating5.00/5

Havana Club 11 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner50/100
Value87/100

Havana Club 11 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £75.

For beginners: Havana Club 11 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Havana Club 11 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£74.95 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 £74.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Havana?

Havana Club 11 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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 Havana Club 11 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

Cooked FruitVanillaDried FruitChocolateNutty

Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

SherriedOilyLeatheryTobaccoToasted

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