Springbank 13 Year Old - Green vs Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Springbank 13 Year Old - GreenSpringbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistillerySpringbankSpringbank
RegionCampbeltownCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48.2%
Age13 yr21 yr
Price£499£599.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Springbank 13 Year Old - Green

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value8/100

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

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

Springbank 13 Year Old - Green

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 4.00).

Springbank 13 Year Old - Green is better value at £499 vs £600.

For beginners: Springbank 13 Year Old - Green is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Springbank 13 Year Old - Green

Pros

  • +More affordable (£499 vs £599.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£599.95 vs £499)

Who should buy Springbank?

Springbank 13 Year Old - Green 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

Only Springbank 13 Year Old - Green

SherriedDried FruitChocolateTobacco

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

SmokeyOld WoodLeatheryToastedMedicinal

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