Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Highland Park 30 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£600
Highland Park 30 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)
Highland Park
£522
| Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Highland Park 30 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Highland Park |
| Region | Campbeltown | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.2% | 43.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £599.95 | £522.37 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Highland Park 30 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Highland Park 30 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 30 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing) is better value at £522 vs £600.
For beginners: Highland Park 30 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (50/100 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 £522.37)
Highland Park 30 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£522.37 vs £599.95)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Highland?
Highland Park 30 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Highland Park 30 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)