Mortlach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13729) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13729) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach
£89
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Mortlach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13729) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 50.3% |
| Age | 14 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £88.75 | £57.55 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13729) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13729) - Old Particular (Douglas 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 £89.
For beginners: Mortlach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13729) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13729) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£88.75 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 £88.75)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13729) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Mortlach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13729) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)