Invergordon 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Invergordon 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Invergordon
£69
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Invergordon 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | Springbank |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40.1% | 50.3% |
| Age | 34 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £68.95 | £57.55 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Invergordon 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Invergordon 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
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 £69.
For beginners: Invergordon 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Invergordon 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£68.95 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 £68.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Invergordon 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)