Midleton Very Rare 2015 vs Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Midleton Very Rare 2015Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryMidletonSpringbank
RegionCampbeltown
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%48.2%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£799£599.95
Rating5.00/5

Midleton Very Rare 2015

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Midleton Very Rare 2015

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 £799.

For beginners: Midleton Very Rare 2015 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Midleton Very Rare 2015

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£799 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 £799)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Midleton?

Midleton Very Rare 2015 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 Midleton Very Rare 2015

SherriedHoneyVanillaNuttyMalt Extract

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

SmokeyOld WoodLeatheryToastedMedicinal

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