Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Auchentoshan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14568) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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
Auchentoshan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14568) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Auchentoshan
£449
| Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Auchentoshan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14568) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Auchentoshan |
| Region | Campbeltown | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.2% | 56.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £599.95 | £448.8 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Auchentoshan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14568) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Auchentoshan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14568) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Auchentoshan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14568) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £449 vs £600.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14568) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 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 £448.8)
Auchentoshan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14568) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£448.8 vs £599.95)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −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 Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14568) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Auchentoshan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14568) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Auchentoshan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14568) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange