Port Charlotte 6 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 6 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£90
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Port Charlotte 6 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Springbank |
| Region | Islay | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.1% | 50.3% |
| Age | 6 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £89.95 | £57.55 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Charlotte 6 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Port Charlotte 6 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is better value at £58 vs £90.
For beginners: Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Port Charlotte 6 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (58.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£89.95 vs £57.55)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£57.55 vs £89.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Charlotte 6 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Port Charlotte 6 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)