Springbank 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs Yoichi 20 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Springbank
£2900
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Yoichi
★ 4.33
£2500
| Springbank 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | Yoichi 20 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Yoichi |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.3% | 52% |
| Age | 31 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £2899.95 | £2500 |
| Rating | — | 4.33/5 |
Springbank 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Springbank 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Quick verdict
Yoichi 20 Year Old is rated higher (4.33 vs 0.00).
Yoichi 20 Year Old is better value at £2500 vs £2900.
For beginners: Springbank 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Springbank 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£2899.95 vs £2500)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.3)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.3/5)
- +More affordable (£2500 vs £2899.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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 Yoichi?
Yoichi 20 Year Old is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Only Yoichi 20 Year Old