Yamazaki 18 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.
Yamazaki 18 Year Old
Yamazaki
★ 4.73
£589
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£600
| Yamazaki 18 Year Old | Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Yamazaki | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48.2% |
| Age | 18 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £589 | £599.95 |
| Rating | 4.73/5 | 5.00/5 |
Yamazaki 18 Year Old
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Yamazaki 18 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 4.73).
Yamazaki 18 Year Old is better value at £589 vs £600.
For beginners: Yamazaki 18 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Yamazaki 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£589 vs £599.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 18 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£599.95 vs £589)
Who should buy Yamazaki?
Yamazaki 18 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
Both taste of
Only Yamazaki 18 Year Old
Only Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)