Glenmorangie 25 Year Old - Quarter Century vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenmorangie 25 Year Old - Quarter Century
Glenmorangie
★ 4.32
£799
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
| Glenmorangie 25 Year Old - Quarter Century | Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenmorangie | Port Ellen |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 47.5% |
| Age | 25 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £799 | £999.95 |
| Rating | 4.32/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenmorangie 25 Year Old - Quarter Century
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glenmorangie 25 Year Old - Quarter Century
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 4.32).
Glenmorangie 25 Year Old - Quarter Century is better value at £799 vs £1000.
For beginners: Glenmorangie 25 Year Old - Quarter Century is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenmorangie 25 Year Old - Quarter Century
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£799 vs £999.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£999.95 vs £799)
Who should buy Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 25 Year Old - Quarter Century suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Glenmorangie 25 Year Old - Quarter Century
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
Glenmorangie 25 Year Old - Quarter Century
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange