Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Highland Park 30 Year Old (Spring 2019 Release)
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
Highland Park 30 Year Old (Spring 2019 Release)
Highland Park
£975
| Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Highland Park 30 Year Old (Spring 2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Highland Park |
| Region | Campbeltown | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.2% | 45.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £599.95 | £975 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Highland Park 30 Year Old (Spring 2019 Release)
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Highland Park 30 Year Old (Spring 2019 Release)
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 £975.
For beginners: Highland Park 30 Year Old (Spring 2019 Release) is more approachable (75/100 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 £975)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Highland Park 30 Year Old (Spring 2019 Release)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£975 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 Highland?
Highland Park 30 Year Old (Spring 2019 Release) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Highland Park 30 Year Old (Spring 2019 Release)