Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof - 2000s vs Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof - 2000sSpringbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistillerySpringbankSpringbank
RegionCampbeltownCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57%48.2%
Age10 yr21 yr
Price£599£599.95
Rating4.60/55.00/5

Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof - 2000s

Smoke66/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner25/100
Value8/100

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

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

Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof - 2000s

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 4.60).

Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof - 2000s is better value at £599 vs £600.

For beginners: Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof - 2000s

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£599 vs £599.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£599.95 vs £599)

Who should buy Springbank?

Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof - 2000s 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

Leathery

Only Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof - 2000s

OilyKipperyMalt ExtractNutty

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

SmokeyOld WoodToastedMedicinal

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