Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s
Curtis
£299
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Curtis | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 57.1% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £299 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s
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).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is better value at £299 vs £299.
For beginners: Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
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)
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
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.
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 Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)