Braes of Glenlivet 1990 / 31 Year Old / Secret Speyside Speyside Whisky vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Braes of Glenlivet 1990 / 31 Year Old / Secret Speyside Speyside Whisky
Braes of Glenlivet (Braeval)
£831
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
| Braes of Glenlivet 1990 / 31 Year Old / Secret Speyside Speyside Whisky | Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Braes of Glenlivet (Braeval) | Port Ellen |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 47.5% |
| Age | NAS | 33 yr |
| Price | £831 | £999.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Braes of Glenlivet 1990 / 31 Year Old / Secret Speyside Speyside Whisky
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Braes of Glenlivet 1990 / 31 Year Old / Secret Speyside Speyside Whisky
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).
Braes of Glenlivet 1990 / 31 Year Old / Secret Speyside Speyside Whisky is better value at £831 vs £1000.
For beginners: Braes of Glenlivet 1990 / 31 Year Old / Secret Speyside Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Braes of Glenlivet 1990 / 31 Year Old / Secret Speyside Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£831 vs £999.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£999.95 vs £831)
Who should buy Braes?
Braes of Glenlivet 1990 / 31 Year Old / Secret Speyside Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Braes of Glenlivet 1990 / 31 Year Old / Secret Speyside Speyside Whisky
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)