Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Springbank 25 Year Old 1994 (Single Cask Series 11) - North Star Spirits
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
Springbank 25 Year Old 1994 (Single Cask Series 11) - North Star Spirits
Springbank
£630
| Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Springbank 25 Year Old 1994 (Single Cask Series 11) - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Springbank |
| Region | Campbeltown | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.2% | 48.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £599.95 | £630 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Springbank 25 Year Old 1994 (Single Cask Series 11) - North Star Spirits
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Springbank 25 Year Old 1994 (Single Cask Series 11) - North Star Spirits
Quick verdict
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £600 vs £630.
For beginners: Springbank 25 Year Old 1994 (Single Cask Series 11) - North Star Spirits 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 affordable (£599.95 vs £630)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Springbank 25 Year Old 1994 (Single Cask Series 11) - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£630 vs £599.95)
- −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 Springbank?
Springbank 25 Year Old 1994 (Single Cask Series 11) - North Star Spirits 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 Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Springbank 25 Year Old 1994 (Single Cask Series 11) - North Star Spirits