Auchentoshan 29 Year Old 1973 (cask 793) vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchentoshan 29 Year Old 1973 (cask 793)
Auchentoshan
£799
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
| Auchentoshan 29 Year Old 1973 (cask 793) | Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | Port Ellen |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.8% | 47.5% |
| Age | 29 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £799 | £999.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchentoshan 29 Year Old 1973 (cask 793)
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Auchentoshan 29 Year Old 1973 (cask 793)
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).
Auchentoshan 29 Year Old 1973 (cask 793) is better value at £799 vs £1000.
For beginners: Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Auchentoshan 29 Year Old 1973 (cask 793)
Pros
- +More affordable (£799 vs £999.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — 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 29 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£999.95 vs £799)
Who should buy Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 29 Year Old 1973 (cask 793) 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 Auchentoshan 29 Year Old 1973 (cask 793)
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