Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Aultmore 38 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
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
Aultmore 38 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Aultmore
£450
| Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Aultmore 38 Year Old - Forgotten Gems | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Aultmore |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.2% | 54.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 38 yr |
| Price | £599.95 | £449.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Aultmore 38 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Aultmore 38 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Quick verdict
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aultmore 38 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is better value at £450 vs £600.
For beginners: Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (40/100 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 £449.95)
Aultmore 38 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Pros
- +More affordable (£449.95 vs £599.95)
- +Longer maturation (38 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
- −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 Aultmore?
Aultmore 38 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)