Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Hakushu Heavily Peated 2013

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

Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Hakushu Heavily Peated 2013
DistillerySpringbankHakushu
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.2%48%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£599.95£999
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner40/100
Value8/100

Hakushu Heavily Peated 2013

Smoke66/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner40/100
Value5/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hakushu Heavily Peated 2013

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £600 vs £999.

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
  • +More affordable (£599.95 vs £999)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Hakushu Heavily Peated 2013

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£999 vs £599.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 Hakushu?

Hakushu Heavily Peated 2013 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyMedicinal

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

Old WoodLeatheryToasted

Only Hakushu Heavily Peated 2013

Coal-gas

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