Isle Of Skye 8 Year Old 1.5l (Ian Macleod) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Isle Of Skye 8 Year Old 1.5l (Ian Macleod)
Ian Macleod
★ 3.33
£44
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Isle Of Skye 8 Year Old 1.5l (Ian Macleod) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ian Macleod | Springbank |
| Region | Other Scotch | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 50.3% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £43.5 | £57.55 |
| Rating | 3.33/5 | 5.00/5 |
Isle Of Skye 8 Year Old 1.5l (Ian Macleod)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Isle Of Skye 8 Year Old 1.5l (Ian Macleod)
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 3.33).
Isle Of Skye 8 Year Old 1.5l (Ian Macleod) is better value at £44 vs £58.
For beginners: Isle Of Skye 8 Year Old 1.5l (Ian Macleod) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Isle Of Skye 8 Year Old 1.5l (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£43.5 vs £57.55)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.3 vs 5.0)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£57.55 vs £43.5)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Isle?
Isle Of Skye 8 Year Old 1.5l (Ian Macleod) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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 Isle Of Skye 8 Year Old 1.5l (Ian Macleod)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)