Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 2015 Champagne vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 2015 Champagne
Pol Roger
£225
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 2015 Champagne | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pol Roger | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 57.1% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £225 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 2015 Champagne
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 2015 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).
Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 2015 Champagne is better value at £225 vs £299.
For beginners: Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 2015 Champagne is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 2015 Champagne
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£225 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 £225)
Who should buy Pol?
Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 2015 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 Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 2015 Champagne
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)