Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Teaninich 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13783) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)Teaninich 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13783) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistillerySpringbankTeaninich
RegionCampbeltownHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.3%48.4%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£57.55£50.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13783) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13783) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13783) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £51 vs £58.

For beginners: Teaninich 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13783) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

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 £50.95)

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13783) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£50.95 vs £57.55)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Teaninich?

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13783) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

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

SherriedOilyLeatheryTobacco

Only Teaninich 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13783) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Fresh FruitVegetativeLeafy

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