Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old XXV - Pre 2018 vs Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old XXV - Pre 2018Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBunnahabhainSpringbank
RegionIslayCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.3%48.2%
Age25 yr21 yr
Price£499£599.95
Rating4.80/55.00/5

Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old XXV - Pre 2018

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value10/100

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

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

Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old XXV - Pre 2018

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 4.80).

Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old XXV - Pre 2018 is better value at £499 vs £600.

For beginners: Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old XXV - Pre 2018 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old XXV - Pre 2018

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£499 vs £599.95)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£599.95 vs £499)

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old XXV - Pre 2018 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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

SmokeyOld Wood

Only Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old XXV - Pre 2018

SherriedDried Fruit

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

LeatheryToastedMedicinal

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