Macduff 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 14414) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macduff 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 14414) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Macduff
£80
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Macduff 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 14414) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macduff | Springbank |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 50.3% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £57.55 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Macduff 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 14414) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Macduff 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 14414) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
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: Macduff 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 14414) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Macduff 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 14414) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 Macduff?
Macduff 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 14414) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Macduff 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 14414) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)