Hibiki 100th Anniversary Blend vs Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Hibiki 100th Anniversary BlendSpringbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryHibikiSpringbank
RegionCampbeltown
CountryJapanScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%48.2%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£999£599.95
Rating5.00/5

Hibiki 100th Anniversary Blend

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Hibiki 100th Anniversary Blend

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).

Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £600 vs £999.

For beginners: Hibiki 100th Anniversary Blend is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Hibiki 100th Anniversary Blend

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£999 vs £599.95)
  • 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 affordable (£599.95 vs £999)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Hibiki?

Hibiki 100th Anniversary Blend suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Hibiki 100th Anniversary Blend

HoneyVanillaFragantMalt Extract

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

SmokeyOld WoodLeatheryToastedMedicinal

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