Savanna Lontan Single Traditional Column Still Rum vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Savanna Lontan Single Traditional Column Still RumSpringbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
DistillerySavannaSpringbank
RegionCampbeltown
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%50.3%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£63.75£57.55
Rating5.00/5

Savanna Lontan Single Traditional Column Still Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner50/100
Value87/100

Savanna Lontan Single Traditional Column Still Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £64.

For beginners: Savanna Lontan Single Traditional Column Still Rum is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Savanna Lontan Single Traditional Column Still Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£63.75 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 £63.75)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Savanna?

Savanna Lontan Single Traditional Column Still Rum 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

Oily

Only Savanna Lontan Single Traditional Column Still Rum

YeastyCooked MashVegetative

Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

SherriedLeatheryTobaccoToasted

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