Miyagikyo 15 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.

Miyagikyo 15 Year OldSpringbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryMiyagikyoSpringbank
RegionCampbeltown
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%48.2%
Age15 yr21 yr
Price£699£599.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value7/100

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

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

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

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 better value at £600 vs £699.

For beginners: Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£699 vs £599.95)
  • 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
  • +More affordable (£599.95 vs £699)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Miyagikyo?

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

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

SmokeyOld WoodLeatheryToastedMedicinal

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