Highland Park 30 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing) vs Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Highland Park 30 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryHighland ParkSpringbank
RegionIslandCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%48.2%
Age30 yr21 yr
Price£522.37£599.95
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 30 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Highland Park 30 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)

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).

Highland Park 30 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing) is better value at £522 vs £600.

For beginners: Highland Park 30 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 30 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£522.37 vs £599.95)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £522.37)

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 30 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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

Both taste of

Old WoodSmokeyLeathery

Only Highland Park 30 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)

SherriedDried Fruit

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

ToastedMedicinal

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