Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Chichibu 2015 / 6 Year Old / Bourbon Cask 5418 Japanese Whisky
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
Chichibu 2015 / 6 Year Old / Bourbon Cask 5418 Japanese Whisky
Chichibu
£500
| Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Chichibu 2015 / 6 Year Old / Bourbon Cask 5418 Japanese Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Chichibu |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 48.2% | 40% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £599.95 | £500 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Chichibu 2015 / 6 Year Old / Bourbon Cask 5418 Japanese Whisky
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Chichibu 2015 / 6 Year Old / Bourbon Cask 5418 Japanese Whisky
Quick verdict
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Chichibu 2015 / 6 Year Old / Bourbon Cask 5418 Japanese Whisky is better value at £500 vs £600.
For beginners: Chichibu 2015 / 6 Year Old / Bourbon Cask 5418 Japanese Whisky 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£599.95 vs £500)
Chichibu 2015 / 6 Year Old / Bourbon Cask 5418 Japanese Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£500 vs £599.95)
- +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 Chichibu?
Chichibu 2015 / 6 Year Old / Bourbon Cask 5418 Japanese Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Chichibu 2015 / 6 Year Old / Bourbon Cask 5418 Japanese Whisky