Porte Noire Cognac VSOP vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Porte Noire Cognac VSOP
Porte Noire
£71
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Porte Noire Cognac VSOP | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Porte Noire | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 50.3% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £70.5 | £57.55 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Porte Noire Cognac VSOP
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Porte Noire Cognac VSOP
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 £71.
For beginners: Porte Noire Cognac VSOP is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Porte Noire Cognac VSOP
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£70.5 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 £70.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Porte?
Porte Noire Cognac VSOP 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 Porte Noire Cognac VSOP
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)