Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)

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

Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank SocietySpringbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
DistillerySpringbankSpringbank
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.2%56.5%
Age11 yr12 yr
Price£299£299
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner60/100
Value17/100

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner40/100
Value17/100

Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) is better value at £299 vs £299.

For beginners: Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Hazelburn?

Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society 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.

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

Only Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)

SherriedChocolateSmokeyTobaccoOily

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