Lochlea Our Barley Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

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

Lochlea Our Barley Lowland Single Malt Scotch WhiskySpringbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
DistilleryLochleaSpringbank
RegionCampbeltown
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%50.3%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£41.5£57.55
Rating5.00/5

Lochlea Our Barley Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness46/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Lochlea Our Barley Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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).

Lochlea Our Barley Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £42 vs £58.

For beginners: Lochlea Our Barley Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Lochlea Our Barley Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£41.5 vs £57.55)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £41.5)

Who should buy Lochlea?

Lochlea Our Barley Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 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

Toasted

Only Lochlea Our Barley Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyCitricNutty

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

SherriedOilyLeatheryTobacco

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