Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2018 Release)
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
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2018 Release)
The Macallan
£499
| Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2018 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | The Macallan |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.2% | 43% |
| Age | 21 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £599.95 | £499 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2018 Release)
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2018 Release)
Quick verdict
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2018 Release) is better value at £499 vs £600.
For beginners: The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2018 Release) is more approachable (85/100 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£599.95 vs £499)
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2018 Release)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£499 vs £599.95)
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 The?
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2018 Release) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2018 Release)