SMWS No. 25.49 17 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.
SMWS No. 25.49 17 Year Old
Rosebank
£700
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£600
| SMWS No. 25.49 17 Year Old | Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rosebank | Springbank |
| Region | Lowland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.1% | 48.2% |
| Age | 17 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £700 | £599.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
SMWS No. 25.49 17 Year Old
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
SMWS No. 25.49 17 Year Old
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 0.00).
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £600 vs £700.
For beginners: Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
SMWS No. 25.49 17 Year Old
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£700 vs £599.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £700)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy SMWS?
SMWS No. 25.49 17 Year Old 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 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 SMWS No. 25.49 17 Year Old
Only Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)