Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018 vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

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

Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
DistilleryMarius BielleSpringbank
RegionCampbeltown
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%50.3%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£42.25£57.55
Rating5.00/5

Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018

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).

Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018 is better value at £42 vs £58.

For beginners: Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£42.25 vs £57.55)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£57.55 vs £42.25)

Who should buy Lalande?

Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018 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

Both taste of

Tobacco

Only Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018

Dried FruitLeafy

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

SherriedOilyLeatheryToasted

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