Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old XXV - Pre 2018
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
Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old XXV - Pre 2018
Bunnahabhain
★ 4.80
£499
| Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old XXV - Pre 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Campbeltown | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.2% | 46.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £599.95 | £499 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.80/5 |
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old XXV - Pre 2018
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old XXV - Pre 2018
Quick verdict
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.80).
Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old XXV - Pre 2018 is better value at £499 vs £600.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old XXV - Pre 2018 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£599.95 vs £499)
Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old XXV - Pre 2018
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£499 vs £599.95)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)
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 25 Year Old XXV - Pre 2018 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old XXV - Pre 2018