Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof - 2000s vs Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 9521) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof - 2000s
Springbank
★ 4.60
£599
Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 9521) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)
Bunnahabhain
£898
| Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof - 2000s | Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 9521) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Campbeltown | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 47.9% |
| Age | 10 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £599 | £898.38 |
| Rating | 4.60/5 | — |
Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof - 2000s
Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 9521) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)
Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof - 2000s
Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 9521) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)
Quick verdict
Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof - 2000s is rated higher (4.60 vs 0.00).
Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof - 2000s is better value at £599 vs £898.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 9521) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof - 2000s
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.6/5)
- +More affordable (£599 vs £898.38)
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 9521) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£898.38 vs £599)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.6)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof - 2000s 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 Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 9521) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof - 2000s
Only Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 9521) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)