Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Piper Heidsieck Hors-Serie Vintage Brut 1982

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

Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Piper Heidsieck Hors-Serie Vintage Brut 1982
DistillerySpringbankPiper Heidsieck
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV48.2%40%
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

Piper Heidsieck Hors-Serie Vintage Brut 1982

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Piper Heidsieck Hors-Serie Vintage Brut 1982

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Piper Heidsieck Hors-Serie Vintage Brut 1982 is better value at £499 vs £600.

For beginners: Piper Heidsieck Hors-Serie Vintage Brut 1982 is more approachable (70/100 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)

Piper Heidsieck Hors-Serie Vintage Brut 1982

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£499 vs £599.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Piper?

Piper Heidsieck Hors-Serie Vintage Brut 1982 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

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

SmokeyOld WoodLeatheryMedicinal

Only Piper Heidsieck Hors-Serie Vintage Brut 1982

HoneyFresh Fruit

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