Port Dundas 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 14767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Dundas 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 14767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Port Dundas
£469
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£600
| Port Dundas 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 14767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Dundas | Springbank |
| Region | Lowland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.3% | 48.2% |
| Age | 43 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £469.42 | £599.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Dundas 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 14767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Dundas 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 14767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 0.00).
Port Dundas 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 14767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £469 vs £600.
For beginners: Port Dundas 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 14767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Port Dundas 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 14767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£469.42 vs £599.95)
- +Longer maturation (43 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
- −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 £469.42)
Who should buy Port?
Port Dundas 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 14767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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
Only Port Dundas 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 14767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)