North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
North British
£50
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Springbank |
| Region | Lowland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.1% | 50.3% |
| Age | 13 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £49.5 | £57.55 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
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).
North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) is better value at £50 vs £58.
For beginners: North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
Pros
- +More affordable (£49.5 vs £57.55)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.1%) — may need water
- −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 £49.5)
Who should buy North?
North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) 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.
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
Only North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
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