Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 107/1) - Chancery Lane

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 107/1) - Chancery Lane
DistillerySpringbankBimber
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.2%57.8%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£599.95£499
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 107/1) - Chancery Lane

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 107/1) - Chancery Lane

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 107/1) - Chancery Lane is better value at £499 vs £600.

For beginners: Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

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 £499)

Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 107/1) - Chancery Lane

Pros

  • +More affordable (£499 vs £599.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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.

Who should buy Bimber?

Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 107/1) - Chancery Lane 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

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

SmokeyOld WoodLeatheryMedicinal

Only Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 107/1) - Chancery Lane

HoneyCooked FruitVanilla

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