Springbank 12 Year Old 2000 - Open Day 2012 vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 12 Year Old 2000 - Open Day 2012
Springbank
£499
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Springbank 12 Year Old 2000 - Open Day 2012 | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | William Larue Weller |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 50.2% | 67.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £499 | £501.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 12 Year Old 2000 - Open Day 2012
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Springbank 12 Year Old 2000 - Open Day 2012
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Springbank 12 Year Old 2000 - Open Day 2012 is better value at £499 vs £501.
For beginners: Springbank 12 Year Old 2000 - Open Day 2012 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Springbank 12 Year Old 2000 - Open Day 2012
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£499 vs £501.45)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£501.45 vs £499)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 12 Year Old 2000 - Open Day 2012 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 William?
William Larue Weller (2015 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
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