Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glen Grant 30 Year Old / Douglas Laing 60th Anniversary / Old Malt Cask Speyside Whisky

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

Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Glen Grant 30 Year Old / Douglas Laing 60th Anniversary / Old Malt Cask Speyside Whisky
DistillerySpringbankGlen Grant
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV48.2%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£599.95£800
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glen Grant 30 Year Old / Douglas Laing 60th Anniversary / Old Malt Cask Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 30 Year Old / Douglas Laing 60th Anniversary / Old Malt Cask Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £800.

For beginners: Glen Grant 30 Year Old / Douglas Laing 60th Anniversary / Old Malt Cask Speyside Whisky 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 £800)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Grant 30 Year Old / Douglas Laing 60th Anniversary / Old Malt Cask Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£800 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 Glen?

Glen Grant 30 Year Old / Douglas Laing 60th Anniversary / Old Malt Cask Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyOld WoodLeatheryToastedMedicinal

Only Glen Grant 30 Year Old / Douglas Laing 60th Anniversary / Old Malt Cask Speyside Whisky

SherriedDried FruitHoneyNuttyCooked Fruit

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