North Port Brechin 1981 / Bot.2002 / Connoisseurs Choice Highland Whisky vs Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

North Port Brechin 1981 / Bot.2002 / Connoisseurs Choice Highland WhiskySpringbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryNorth Port (Brechin)Springbank
RegionCampbeltown
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48.2%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£500£599.95
Rating5.00/5

North Port Brechin 1981 / Bot.2002 / Connoisseurs Choice Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

North Port Brechin 1981 / Bot.2002 / Connoisseurs Choice Highland Whisky

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).

North Port Brechin 1981 / Bot.2002 / Connoisseurs Choice Highland Whisky is better value at £500 vs £600.

For beginners: North Port Brechin 1981 / Bot.2002 / Connoisseurs Choice Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

North Port Brechin 1981 / Bot.2002 / Connoisseurs Choice Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£500 vs £599.95)

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 £500)

Who should buy North?

North Port Brechin 1981 / Bot.2002 / Connoisseurs Choice Highland Whisky 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

Both taste of

Old WoodToasted

Only North Port Brechin 1981 / Bot.2002 / Connoisseurs Choice Highland Whisky

SherriedHoneyNutty

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

SmokeyLeatheryMedicinal

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