The GlenAllachie 35 Year Old Cask Strength 1990 vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

The GlenAllachie 35 Year Old Cask Strength 1990Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlenAllachiePort Ellen
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.2%47.5%
Age35 yr33 yr
Price£1466.95£999.95
Rating5.00/5

The GlenAllachie 35 Year Old Cask Strength 1990

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
Value5/100

The GlenAllachie 35 Year Old Cask Strength 1990

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £1000 vs £1467.

For beginners: The GlenAllachie 35 Year Old Cask Strength 1990 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

The GlenAllachie 35 Year Old Cask Strength 1990

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 33 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£1466.95 vs £999.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£999.95 vs £1466.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy The?

The GlenAllachie 35 Year Old Cask Strength 1990 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 Port?

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (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 Islay character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

Only The GlenAllachie 35 Year Old Cask Strength 1990

SherriedVanillaHoneyToasted

Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyMedicinalOld WoodLeathery

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