Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Eight (Decadent Drinks) vs Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Eight (Decadent Drinks)
Caol Ila
£500
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£600
| Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Eight (Decadent Drinks) | Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Springbank |
| Region | Islay | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.5% | 48.2% |
| Age | 35 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £499.95 | £599.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Eight (Decadent Drinks)
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Eight (Decadent Drinks)
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Eight (Decadent Drinks) is better value at £500 vs £600.
For beginners: Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Eight (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Eight (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£499.95 vs £599.95)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£599.95 vs £499.95)
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Eight (Decadent Drinks) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Eight (Decadent Drinks)
Only Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Eight (Decadent Drinks)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange