Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 2021 Limited Edition

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

Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 2021 Limited Edition
DistillerySpringbankHibiki
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.2%43%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£599.95£599
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 2021 Limited Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 2021 Limited Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 2021 Limited Edition is better value at £599 vs £600.

For beginners: Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 2021 Limited Edition 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£599.95 vs £599)

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 2021 Limited Edition

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£599 vs £599.95)
  • +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 Hibiki?

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 2021 Limited Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyOld WoodLeatheryToastedMedicinal

Only Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 2021 Limited Edition

HoneyFresh FruitFragantVanilla

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