Bowmore 25 Year Old - Pre 2007 vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Bowmore 25 Year Old - Pre 2007Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBowmorePort Ellen
RegionIslayIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%47.5%
Age25 yr33 yr
Price£899£999.95
Rating5.00/5

Bowmore 25 Year Old - Pre 2007

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
Value5/100

Bowmore 25 Year Old - Pre 2007

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bowmore 25 Year Old - Pre 2007 is better value at £899 vs £1000.

For beginners: Bowmore 25 Year Old - Pre 2007 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Bowmore 25 Year Old - Pre 2007

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£899 vs £999.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 25 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£999.95 vs £899)

Who should buy Bowmore?

Bowmore 25 Year Old - Pre 2007 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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

SmokeyMedicinalLeathery

Only Bowmore 25 Year Old - Pre 2007

Oily

Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodDried Fruit

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