Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Côte De Beaune Finish vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Côte De Beaune FinishSpringbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
DistilleryGlenmorangieSpringbank
RegionHighlandCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%57.1%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£299£299
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Côte De Beaune Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value17/100

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

Smoke65/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner20/100
Value17/100

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Côte De Beaune Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is better value at £299 vs £299.

For beginners: Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Côte De Beaune Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Côte De Beaune Finish

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Côte De Beaune Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Côte De Beaune Finish

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyToasted

Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKipperyCooked Mash

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