Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie / Cellared 2017 vs Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie / Cellared 2017Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryCharles HeidsieckSpringbank
RegionCampbeltown
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48.2%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£525£599.95
Rating5.00/5

Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie / Cellared 2017

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie / Cellared 2017

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).

Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie / Cellared 2017 is better value at £525 vs £600.

For beginners: Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie / Cellared 2017 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie / Cellared 2017

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£525 vs £599.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £525)

Who should buy Charles?

Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie / Cellared 2017 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

Only Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie / Cellared 2017

Fresh FruitHoneyYeasty

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

SmokeyOld WoodLeatheryToastedMedicinal

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