Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old

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

Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old
DistillerySpringbankBunnahabhain
RegionCampbeltownIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.2%46.3%
Age21 yr30 yr
Price£599.95£535.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old is better value at £536 vs £600.

For beginners: Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 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 £535.95)

Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +More affordable (£535.95 vs £599.95)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyOld WoodLeatheryToastedMedicinal

Only Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old

SherriedChocolateDried FruitCooked FruitTobacco

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