Springbank 12 Year Old - 1980s vs Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 12 Year Old - 1980s
Springbank
£999
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£600
| Springbank 12 Year Old - 1980s | Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Springbank |
| Region | Campbeltown | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £999 | £599.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 12 Year Old - 1980s
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Springbank 12 Year Old - 1980s
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).
Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £600 vs £999.
For beginners: Springbank 12 Year Old - 1980s is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Springbank 12 Year Old - 1980s
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£999 vs £599.95)
- −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 affordable (£599.95 vs £999)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 12 Year Old - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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
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Only Springbank 12 Year Old - 1980s
Only Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)