Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
Mannochmore
£55
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mannochmore | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 50.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £54.95 | £57.55 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
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).
Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £55 vs £58.
For beginners: Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£54.95 vs £57.55)
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 £54.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Mannochmore?
Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)