Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Dom Perignon 2017 Vintage Champagne

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

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)Dom Perignon 2017 Vintage Champagne
DistillerySpringbankDom Perignon
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV57.1%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£299£214
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Dom Perignon 2017 Vintage Champagne

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dom Perignon 2017 Vintage Champagne

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Dom Perignon 2017 Vintage Champagne is better value at £214 vs £299.

For beginners: Dom Perignon 2017 Vintage Champagne is more approachable (70/100 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 £214)

Dom Perignon 2017 Vintage Champagne

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£214 vs £299)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Dom?

Dom Perignon 2017 Vintage Champagne suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKipperyCooked Mash

Only Dom Perignon 2017 Vintage Champagne

HoneyYeastyFresh FruitToasted

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