Springbank 32 Year Old (2004 Release) vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 32 Year Old (2004 Release)
Springbank
£1295
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
| Springbank 32 Year Old (2004 Release) | Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Port Ellen |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 47.5% |
| Age | 32 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £1295 | £999.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 32 Year Old (2004 Release)
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Springbank 32 Year Old (2004 Release)
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).
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £1000 vs £1295.
For beginners: Springbank 32 Year Old (2004 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Springbank 32 Year Old (2004 Release)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£1295 vs £999.95)
- −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)
- +More affordable (£999.95 vs £1295)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 32 Year Old (2004 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
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 Springbank 32 Year Old (2004 Release)
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