Hazelburn 12 Year Old vs Kilkerran 12 Year Old

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

Hazelburn 12 Year OldKilkerran 12 Year Old
DistillerySpringbankKilkerran
RegionCampbeltownCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£250£55
Rating4.58/54.77/5

Hazelburn 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner60/100
Value18/100

Kilkerran 12 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner55/100
Value87/100

Hazelburn 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kilkerran 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Kilkerran 12 Year Old is rated higher (4.77 vs 4.58).

Kilkerran 12 Year Old is better value at £55 vs £250.

For beginners: Hazelburn 12 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Hazelburn 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£250 vs £55)
  • Lower community rating (4.6 vs 4.8)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Kilkerran 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
  • +More affordable (£55 vs £250)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Hazelburn?

Hazelburn 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

Who should buy Kilkerran?

Kilkerran 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Hazelburn 12 Year Old

NuttyFresh Fruit

Only Kilkerran 12 Year Old

SmokeySherried

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