Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1973
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1973
Black Velvet
£216
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1973 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Black Velvet |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Canada |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 57.1% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £216 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1973
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1973
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1973 is better value at £216 vs £299.
For beginners: Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1973 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £216)
Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1973
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£216 vs £299)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Black?
Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1973 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1973