Appleton 1998 / 25 Year Old / Hearts Collection vs Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Appleton 1998 / 25 Year Old / Hearts Collection
Appleton
£432
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£600
| Appleton 1998 / 25 Year Old / Hearts Collection | Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Appleton | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48.2% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £432 | £599.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Appleton 1998 / 25 Year Old / Hearts Collection
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Appleton 1998 / 25 Year Old / Hearts Collection
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).
Appleton 1998 / 25 Year Old / Hearts Collection is better value at £432 vs £600.
For beginners: Appleton 1998 / 25 Year Old / Hearts Collection is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Appleton 1998 / 25 Year Old / Hearts Collection
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£432 vs £599.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 £432)
Who should buy Appleton?
Appleton 1998 / 25 Year Old / Hearts Collection 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
Only Appleton 1998 / 25 Year Old / Hearts Collection
Only Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)