Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Red Spot 1991 / 31 Year Old / Marsala Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
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
Red Spot 1991 / 31 Year Old / Marsala Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Red Spot
£945
| Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Red Spot 1991 / 31 Year Old / Marsala Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Red Spot |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | Irish |
| ABV | 48.2% | 40% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £599.95 | £945 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Red Spot 1991 / 31 Year Old / Marsala Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Red Spot 1991 / 31 Year Old / Marsala Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
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 £945.
For beginners: Red Spot 1991 / 31 Year Old / Marsala Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange 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 affordable (£599.95 vs £945)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Red Spot 1991 / 31 Year Old / Marsala Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£945 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 Red?
Red Spot 1991 / 31 Year Old / Marsala Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Red Spot 1991 / 31 Year Old / Marsala Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange