SMWS 1.105 26 Year Old 1977 vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
SMWS 1.105 26 Year Old 1977
Glenfarclas
£750
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
| SMWS 1.105 26 Year Old 1977 | Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | Port Ellen |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.8% | 47.5% |
| Age | 26 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £750 | £999.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
SMWS 1.105 26 Year Old 1977
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
SMWS 1.105 26 Year Old 1977
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
SMWS 1.105 26 Year Old 1977 is better value at £750 vs £1000.
For beginners: SMWS 1.105 26 Year Old 1977 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
SMWS 1.105 26 Year Old 1977
Pros
- +More affordable (£750 vs £999.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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)
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 26 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£999.95 vs £750)
Who should buy SMWS?
SMWS 1.105 26 Year Old 1977 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
Only SMWS 1.105 26 Year Old 1977
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)