Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2012 / Magnum vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2012 / Magnum
Telmont
£321
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2012 / Magnum | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Telmont | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 56.5% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £321 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2012 / Magnum
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2012 / Magnum
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) is better value at £299 vs £321.
For beginners: Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2012 / Magnum is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2012 / Magnum
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£321 vs £299)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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
Who should buy Champagne?
Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2012 / Magnum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2012 / Magnum
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)