Bunnahabhain 33 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing) vs Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Bunnahabhain 33 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBunnahabhainSpringbank
RegionIslayCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%48.2%
Age33 yr21 yr
Price£526.88£599.95
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 33 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

Bunnahabhain 33 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)

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).

Bunnahabhain 33 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing) is better value at £527 vs £600.

For beginners: Bunnahabhain 33 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Bunnahabhain 33 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£526.88 vs £599.95)
  • +Longer maturation (33 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £526.88)

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 33 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing) 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

Old WoodSmokeyLeatheryMedicinal

Only Bunnahabhain 33 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)

Sherried

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

Toasted

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