Loch Lomond 30 Year Old vs Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 30 Year Old
Loch Lomond
£580
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£600
| Loch Lomond 30 Year Old | Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Springbank |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 48.2% |
| Age | 30 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £580 | £599.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 30 Year Old
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Loch Lomond 30 Year Old
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).
Loch Lomond 30 Year Old is better value at £580 vs £600.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 30 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 30 Year Old
Pros
- +More affordable (£580 vs £599.95)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 £580)
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 30 Year Old 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 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 Loch Lomond 30 Year Old
Only Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
Loch Lomond 30 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange