Quinta do Noval Nacional 2004 Port vs Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Quinta do Noval Nacional 2004 PortSpringbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryQuinta do NovalSpringbank
RegionCampbeltown
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48.2%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£595£599.95
Rating5.00/5

Quinta do Noval Nacional 2004 Port

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner40/100
Value8/100

Quinta do Noval Nacional 2004 Port

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Quinta do Noval Nacional 2004 Port is better value at £595 vs £600.

For beginners: Quinta do Noval Nacional 2004 Port is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Quinta do Noval Nacional 2004 Port

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£595 vs £599.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £595)

Who should buy Quinta?

Quinta do Noval Nacional 2004 Port 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 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

Only Quinta do Noval Nacional 2004 Port

Dried FruitNuttyTobaccoCooked Fruit

Only Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyOld WoodLeatheryToastedMedicinal

Explore more