Vieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940s vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Vieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940s
Vieille Cure
£399
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Vieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940s | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Vieille Cure | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 56.5% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £399 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Vieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940s
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Vieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940s
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 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 15 (2017 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — 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 15 (2017 Release) 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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