Heaven's Door 13 Year Old The Bootleg Series Volume III - 2021 Edition vs Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley

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

Heaven's Door 13 Year Old The Bootleg Series Volume III - 2021 EditionSpringbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley
DistilleryHeaven's DoorSpringbank
RegionCampbeltown
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV60.5%57.3%
Age13 yr10 yr
Price£575£399
Rating5.00/5

Heaven's Door 13 Year Old The Bootleg Series Volume III - 2021 Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner25/100
Value13/100

Heaven's Door 13 Year Old The Bootleg Series Volume III - 2021 Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley is better value at £399 vs £575.

For beginners: Heaven's Door 13 Year Old The Bootleg Series Volume III - 2021 Edition is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Heaven's Door 13 Year Old The Bootleg Series Volume III - 2021 Edition

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (60.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£575 vs £399)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£399 vs £575)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Heaven's?

Heaven's Door 13 Year Old The Bootleg Series Volume III - 2021 Edition 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 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley 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.

Tasting notes

Only Heaven's Door 13 Year Old The Bootleg Series Volume III - 2021 Edition

VanillaCitricToastedChocolate

Only Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley

SmokeyMedicinalCooked Fruit

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