Dom Perignon 2017 Vintage Champagne vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dom Perignon 2017 Vintage Champagne
Dom Perignon
£214
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Dom Perignon 2017 Vintage Champagne | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dom Perignon | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 57.1% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £214 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dom Perignon 2017 Vintage Champagne
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Dom Perignon 2017 Vintage Champagne
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).
Dom Perignon 2017 Vintage Champagne is better value at £214 vs £299.
For beginners: Dom Perignon 2017 Vintage Champagne is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Dom Perignon 2017 Vintage Champagne
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£214 vs £299)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 £214)
Who should buy Dom?
Dom Perignon 2017 Vintage Champagne 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 Dom Perignon 2017 Vintage Champagne
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)