Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) vs Courvoisier XO Year of the Dragon 2024 / Lunar New Year
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
Courvoisier XO Year of the Dragon 2024 / Lunar New Year
Courvoisier
£295
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | Courvoisier XO Year of the Dragon 2024 / Lunar New Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Courvoisier |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 56.5% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £295 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Courvoisier XO Year of the Dragon 2024 / Lunar New Year
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Courvoisier XO Year of the Dragon 2024 / Lunar New Year
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Courvoisier XO Year of the Dragon 2024 / Lunar New Year is better value at £295 vs £299.
For beginners: Courvoisier XO Year of the Dragon 2024 / Lunar New Year is more approachable (85/100 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
- −More expensive (£299 vs £295)
Courvoisier XO Year of the Dragon 2024 / Lunar New Year
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£295 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 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 Courvoisier?
Courvoisier XO Year of the Dragon 2024 / Lunar New Year 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 15 (2017 Release)
Only Courvoisier XO Year of the Dragon 2024 / Lunar New Year