Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Jura 28 Year Old - Amoroso Sherry Butt

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

Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Jura 28 Year Old - Amoroso Sherry Butt
DistillerySpringbankJura
RegionCampbeltownIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.2%47%
Age21 yr28 yr
Price£599.95£499
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Jura 28 Year Old - Amoroso Sherry Butt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jura 28 Year Old - Amoroso Sherry Butt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Jura 28 Year Old - Amoroso Sherry Butt is better value at £499 vs £600.

For beginners: Jura 28 Year Old - Amoroso Sherry Butt is more approachable (55/100 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 £499)

Jura 28 Year Old - Amoroso Sherry Butt

Pros

  • +More affordable (£499 vs £599.95)
  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 21 years)
  • +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 Jura?

Jura 28 Year Old - Amoroso Sherry Butt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyOld WoodLeatheryToastedMedicinal

Only Jura 28 Year Old - Amoroso Sherry Butt

SherriedDried FruitNuttyChocolateCooked Fruit

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