Laphroaig 28 Year Old (2018 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.
Laphroaig 28 Year Old (2018 Release)
Laphroaig
£999
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
| Laphroaig 28 Year Old (2018 Release) | Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Laphroaig | Port Ellen |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.4% | 47.5% |
| Age | 28 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £999 | £999.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Laphroaig 28 Year Old (2018 Release)
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Laphroaig 28 Year Old (2018 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).
Laphroaig 28 Year Old (2018 Release) is better value at £999 vs £1000.
For beginners: Laphroaig 28 Year Old (2018 Release) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Laphroaig 28 Year Old (2018 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£999 vs £999.95)
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 28 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£999.95 vs £999)
Who should buy Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 28 Year Old (2018 Release) 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
Only Laphroaig 28 Year Old (2018 Release)
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)