Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s
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
Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s
Curtis
£299
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Curtis |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 57.1% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s is better value at £299 vs £299.
For beginners: Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s is more approachable (40/100 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
Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Curtis?
Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s 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.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s