Hibiki 17 Year Old vs Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hibiki 17 Year Old
Hibiki
★ 4.75
£699
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£600
| Hibiki 17 Year Old | Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hibiki | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48.2% |
| Age | 17 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £699 | £599.95 |
| Rating | 4.75/5 | 5.00/5 |
Hibiki 17 Year Old
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Hibiki 17 Year Old
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £600 vs £699.
For beginners: Hibiki 17 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Hibiki 17 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£699 vs £599.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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 £699)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Hibiki?
Hibiki 17 Year Old 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 17 Year Old
Only Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)