Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989)
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
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989)
Aberlour
£950
| Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Aberlour |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.2% | 43% |
| Age | 21 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £599.95 | £950 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989)
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989)
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 £950.
For beginners: Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989) 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 affordable (£599.95 vs £950)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£950 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 Aberlour?
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989)
Where to buy
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange