Courvoisier VSOP Cognac vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Courvoisier VSOP Cognac
Courvoisier
£46
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
| Courvoisier VSOP Cognac | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Courvoisier | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 50.3% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £45.75 | £57.55 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Courvoisier VSOP Cognac
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Courvoisier VSOP Cognac
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Courvoisier VSOP Cognac is better value at £46 vs £58.
For beginners: Courvoisier VSOP Cognac is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Courvoisier VSOP Cognac
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£45.75 vs £57.55)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£57.55 vs £45.75)
Who should buy Courvoisier?
Courvoisier VSOP Cognac 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.
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 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 Courvoisier VSOP Cognac
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)