Springbank 12 Year Old 2000 - Calvados Wood vs Tomatin 31 Year Old 1988 (cask 6655) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 12 Year Old 2000 - Calvados Wood
Springbank
★ 4.67
£499
Tomatin 31 Year Old 1988 (cask 6655) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Tomatin
£750
| Springbank 12 Year Old 2000 - Calvados Wood | Tomatin 31 Year Old 1988 (cask 6655) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Tomatin |
| Region | Campbeltown | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.7% | 57.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £499 | £749.98 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old 2000 - Calvados Wood
Tomatin 31 Year Old 1988 (cask 6655) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Springbank 12 Year Old 2000 - Calvados Wood
Tomatin 31 Year Old 1988 (cask 6655) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old 2000 - Calvados Wood is rated higher (4.67 vs 0.00).
Springbank 12 Year Old 2000 - Calvados Wood is better value at £499 vs £750.
For beginners: Tomatin 31 Year Old 1988 (cask 6655) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Springbank 12 Year Old 2000 - Calvados Wood
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
- +More affordable (£499 vs £749.98)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Tomatin 31 Year Old 1988 (cask 6655) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£749.98 vs £499)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 12 Year Old 2000 - Calvados Wood 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.
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 31 Year Old 1988 (cask 6655) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Springbank 12 Year Old 2000 - Calvados Wood
Only Tomatin 31 Year Old 1988 (cask 6655) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)