Linkwood 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 7122) -The Single Cask vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 7122) -The Single Cask
Linkwood
£80
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Linkwood 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 7122) -The Single Cask | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.2% | 50.3% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £57.55 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 7122) -The Single Cask
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Linkwood 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 7122) -The Single Cask
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 £80.
For beginners: Linkwood 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 7122) -The Single Cask is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 7122) -The Single Cask
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£79.95 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 £79.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 7122) -The Single Cask 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.
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 Linkwood 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 7122) -The Single Cask
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)