Aberfeldy 1980 / 17 Year Old / Flora & Fauna Highland Whisky vs Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Aberfeldy 1980 / 17 Year Old / Flora & Fauna Highland WhiskySpringbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryAberfeldySpringbank
RegionCampbeltown
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48.2%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£550£599.95
Rating5.00/5

Aberfeldy 1980 / 17 Year Old / Flora & Fauna Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Aberfeldy 1980 / 17 Year Old / Flora & Fauna Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Aberfeldy 1980 / 17 Year Old / Flora & Fauna Highland Whisky is better value at £550 vs £600.

For beginners: Aberfeldy 1980 / 17 Year Old / Flora & Fauna Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Aberfeldy 1980 / 17 Year Old / Flora & Fauna Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£550 vs £599.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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 £550)

Who should buy Aberfeldy?

Aberfeldy 1980 / 17 Year Old / Flora & Fauna Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Aberfeldy 1980 / 17 Year Old / Flora & Fauna Highland Whisky

HoneyNuttyMalt Extract

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

SmokeyLeatheryToastedMedicinal

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