Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Vieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940s

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

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)Vieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940s
DistillerySpringbankVieille Cure
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV57.1%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£299£399
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Vieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940s

Smoke72/100
Sweetness85/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Vieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £399.

For beginners: Vieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940s is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

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 affordable (£299 vs £399)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

Vieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940s

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • More expensive (£399 vs £299)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Vieille?

Vieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940s 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.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKipperyCooked Mash

Only Vieille Cure Liqueur / Bot.1940s

MedicinalVegetativeHoney

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