Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Convalmore 15 Year Old 1985 (cask 310) (Signatory)
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
Convalmore 15 Year Old 1985 (cask 310) (Signatory)
Convalmore
£295
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Convalmore 15 Year Old 1985 (cask 310) (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Convalmore |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £299 | £295 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Convalmore 15 Year Old 1985 (cask 310) (Signatory)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Convalmore 15 Year Old 1985 (cask 310) (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Convalmore 15 Year Old 1985 (cask 310) (Signatory) is better value at £295 vs £299.
For beginners: Convalmore 15 Year Old 1985 (cask 310) (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 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 £295)
Convalmore 15 Year Old 1985 (cask 310) (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£295 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
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 Convalmore?
Convalmore 15 Year Old 1985 (cask 310) (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only Convalmore 15 Year Old 1985 (cask 310) (Signatory)