Glenugie 1977 / 26 Year Old / Murray McDavid Highland 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.
Glenugie 1977 / 26 Year Old / Murray McDavid Highland Whisky
Glenugie
£800
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
| Glenugie 1977 / 26 Year Old / Murray McDavid Highland Whisky | Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenugie | Port Ellen |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 47.5% |
| Age | NAS | 33 yr |
| Price | £800 | £999.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenugie 1977 / 26 Year Old / Murray McDavid Highland Whisky
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glenugie 1977 / 26 Year Old / Murray McDavid Highland 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).
Glenugie 1977 / 26 Year Old / Murray McDavid Highland Whisky is better value at £800 vs £1000.
For beginners: Glenugie 1977 / 26 Year Old / Murray McDavid Highland Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glenugie 1977 / 26 Year Old / Murray McDavid Highland Whisky
Pros
- +More affordable (£800 vs £999.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
- −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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£999.95 vs £800)
Who should buy Glenugie?
Glenugie 1977 / 26 Year Old / Murray McDavid Highland 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
Both taste of
Only Glenugie 1977 / 26 Year Old / Murray McDavid Highland Whisky
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)