Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989) vs Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989)
Aberlour
£950
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£600
| Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989) | Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48.2% |
| Age | 25 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £950 | £599.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989)
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989)
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £600 vs £950.
For beginners: Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£950 vs £599.95)
- −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 affordable (£599.95 vs £950)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Only Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989)
Only Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange