Martell Single Cru Petite Champagne Cognac vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Martell Single Cru Petite Champagne Cognac
Martell
£88
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Martell Single Cru Petite Champagne Cognac | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Martell | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 50.3% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £87.95 | £57.55 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Martell Single Cru Petite Champagne Cognac
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Martell Single Cru Petite Champagne Cognac
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 £88.
For beginners: Martell Single Cru Petite Champagne Cognac is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Martell Single Cru Petite Champagne Cognac
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£87.95 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 £87.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Martell?
Martell Single Cru Petite Champagne Cognac 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
Only Martell Single Cru Petite Champagne Cognac
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)