Philbert VSOP Cognac vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Philbert VSOP Cognac
Philbert
£49
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Philbert VSOP Cognac | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Philbert | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 50.3% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £49.25 | £57.55 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Philbert VSOP Cognac
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Philbert VSOP 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).
Philbert VSOP Cognac is better value at £49 vs £58.
For beginners: Philbert VSOP Cognac is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Philbert VSOP Cognac
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£49.25 vs £57.55)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 £49.25)
Who should buy Philbert?
Philbert VSOP 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
Both taste of
Only Philbert VSOP Cognac
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)