Vieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940s vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

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

Vieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940sSpringbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
DistilleryVieille CureSpringbank
RegionCampbeltown
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%57.1%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£399£299
Rating5.00/5

Vieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940s

Smoke72/100
Sweetness85/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

Smoke65/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner20/100
Value17/100

Vieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is better value at £299 vs £399.

For beginners: Vieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940s is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Vieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940s

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • More expensive (£399 vs £299)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£299 vs £399)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

Who should buy Vieille?

Vieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940s is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.

Who should buy Springbank?

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 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

Only Vieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940s

MedicinalVegetativeHoney

Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKipperyCooked Mash

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