Rosebank 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Rosebank 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Rosebank
£1400
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
| Rosebank 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rosebank | Port Ellen |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.5% | 47.5% |
| Age | 26 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £1399.95 | £999.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Rosebank 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Rosebank 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £1400.
For beginners: Rosebank 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Rosebank 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£1399.95 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 £1399.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Rosebank?
Rosebank 26 Year Old (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 Lowland 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
Only Rosebank 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)