Glenmorangie 25 Year Old - Quarter Century vs Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenmorangie 25 Year Old - Quarter Century
Glenmorangie
★ 4.32
£799
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£600
| Glenmorangie 25 Year Old - Quarter Century | Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenmorangie | Springbank |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48.2% |
| Age | 25 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £799 | £599.95 |
| Rating | 4.32/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenmorangie 25 Year Old - Quarter Century
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glenmorangie 25 Year Old - Quarter Century
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 4.32).
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £600 vs £799.
For beginners: Glenmorangie 25 Year Old - Quarter Century is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenmorangie 25 Year Old - Quarter Century
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£799 vs £599.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 affordable (£599.95 vs £799)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 25 Year Old - Quarter Century 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 Glenmorangie 25 Year Old - Quarter Century
Only Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
Glenmorangie 25 Year Old - Quarter Century
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange