Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

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

Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
DistillerySpringbankGlenmorangie
RegionCampbeltownHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.2%46%
Age21 yr15 yr
Price£599.95£399
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value13/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition is better value at £399 vs £600.

For beginners: Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£599.95 vs £399)

Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£399 vs £599.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • 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 Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodToasted

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

SmokeyLeatheryMedicinal

Only Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

SherriedVanilla

Where to buy

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

Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

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