Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo vs The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Faith
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Springbank
★ 5.00
£399
The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Faith
The Lakes Distillery
£350
| Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo | The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Faith | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | The Lakes Distillery |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.7% | 56.5% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £399 | £350 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Faith
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Faith
Quick verdict
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Faith is better value at £350 vs £399.
For beginners: The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Faith is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399 vs £350)
The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Faith
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£350 vs £399)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo 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 The?
The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Faith 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
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Only Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Only The Lakes Quatrefoil Collection - Faith