Littlemill 21 Year Old (Second Release) vs Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Littlemill 21 Year Old (Second Release)Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryLittlemillSpringbank
RegionLowlandCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47%48.2%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£450£599.95
Rating5.00/5

Littlemill 21 Year Old (Second Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Littlemill 21 Year Old (Second Release)

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).

Littlemill 21 Year Old (Second Release) is better value at £450 vs £600.

For beginners: Littlemill 21 Year Old (Second Release) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Littlemill 21 Year Old (Second Release)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£450 vs £599.95)

Cons

  • 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 £450)

Who should buy Littlemill?

Littlemill 21 Year Old (Second Release) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Littlemill 21 Year Old (Second Release)

HoneyFresh FruitVanillaMalt Extract

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

SmokeyOld WoodLeatheryToastedMedicinal

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