Lossit - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

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

Lossit - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
DistilleryThe Lost Distillery CompanySpringbank
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%50.3%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£43.5£57.55
Rating3.83/55.00/5

Lossit - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value88/100

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

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

Lossit - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

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 3.83).

Lossit - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) is better value at £44 vs £58.

For beginners: Lossit - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Lossit - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£43.5 vs £57.55)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.8 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

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 Lossit?

Lossit - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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

ToastedLeathery

Only Lossit - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

SmokeyDried Fruit

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

SherriedOilyTobacco

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