Balvenie 17 Year Old New Oak (First Bottling) vs Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 17 Year Old New Oak (First Bottling)
Balvenie
£595
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£600
| Balvenie 17 Year Old New Oak (First Bottling) | Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48.2% |
| Age | 17 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £595 | £599.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie 17 Year Old New Oak (First Bottling)
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Balvenie 17 Year Old New Oak (First Bottling)
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).
Balvenie 17 Year Old New Oak (First Bottling) is better value at £595 vs £600.
For beginners: Balvenie 17 Year Old New Oak (First Bottling) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 17 Year Old New Oak (First Bottling)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£595 vs £599.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£599.95 vs £595)
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 17 Year Old New Oak (First Bottling) 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 Balvenie 17 Year Old New Oak (First Bottling)
Only Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)