Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2019 vs Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2019Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryChichibuSpringbank
RegionCampbeltown
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.2%48.2%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£499£599.95
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2019

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2019

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).

Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2019 is better value at £499 vs £600.

For beginners: Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2019 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2019

Pros

  • +More affordable (£499 vs £599.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
  • 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 £499)

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2019 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

Toasted

Only Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2019

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractVanillaNew Wood

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

SmokeyOld WoodLeatheryMedicinal

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