Sixtowns Blended Whisky vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

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

Sixtowns Blended WhiskySpringbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
DistillerySixtownsSpringbank
RegionCampbeltown
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%50.3%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£41.5£57.55
Rating5.00/5

Sixtowns Blended Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Sixtowns Blended Whisky

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).

Sixtowns Blended Whisky is better value at £42 vs £58.

For beginners: Sixtowns Blended Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Sixtowns Blended Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£41.5 vs £57.55)

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 £41.5)

Who should buy Sixtowns?

Sixtowns Blended Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

Toasted

Only Sixtowns Blended Whisky

VanillaMalt ExtractNutty

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

SherriedOilyLeatheryTobacco

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