Smögen 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 402011) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Smögen 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 402011) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Smögen
£221
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Smögen 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 402011) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Smögen | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Sweden | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 56.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £221 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Smögen 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 402011) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Smögen 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 402011) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Smögen 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 402011) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £221 vs £299.
For beginners: Smögen 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 402011) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Smögen 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 402011) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£221 vs £299)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £221)
Who should buy Smögen?
Smögen 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 402011) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Smögen 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 402011) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)