Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 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 15 (2017 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s
Curtis
£299
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Curtis |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 56.5% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s is better value at £299 vs £299.
For beginners: Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
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
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 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.
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 15 (2017 Release)
Only Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s