Chateau Courvoisier Grande Champagne Cognac vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chateau Courvoisier Grande Champagne Cognac
Courvoisier
£275
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Chateau Courvoisier Grande Champagne Cognac | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Courvoisier | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 57.1% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £275 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Chateau Courvoisier Grande Champagne Cognac
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Chateau Courvoisier Grande Champagne Cognac
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Chateau Courvoisier Grande Champagne Cognac is better value at £275 vs £299.
For beginners: Chateau Courvoisier Grande Champagne Cognac is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Chateau Courvoisier Grande Champagne Cognac
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£275 vs £299)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 £275)
Who should buy Chateau?
Chateau Courvoisier Grande Champagne Cognac 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 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.
Tasting notes
Only Chateau Courvoisier Grande Champagne Cognac
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)