Secret Speyside 14 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195 #144-148) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Secret Speyside 14 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195 #144-148) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Signatory
£51
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Secret Speyside 14 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195 #144-148) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Signatory | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50.3% |
| Age | 14 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £51.1 | £57.55 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Secret Speyside 14 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195 #144-148) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Secret Speyside 14 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195 #144-148) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
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).
Secret Speyside 14 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195 #144-148) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £51 vs £58.
For beginners: Secret Speyside 14 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195 #144-148) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Secret Speyside 14 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195 #144-148) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£51.1 vs £57.55)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
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 £51.1)
Who should buy Secret?
Secret Speyside 14 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195 #144-148) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Secret Speyside 14 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195 #144-148) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)