Springbank 30 Year Old 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 30 Year Old
Springbank
£920
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
| Springbank 30 Year Old | Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Port Ellen |
| Region | Campbeltown | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 47.5% |
| Age | 30 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £920 | £999.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 30 Year Old
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Springbank 30 Year Old
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).
Springbank 30 Year Old is better value at £920 vs £1000.
For beginners: Springbank 30 Year Old is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Springbank 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£920 vs £999.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 30 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£999.95 vs £920)
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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 30 Year Old
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)