Speyside #1 50 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Speyside #1 50 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyPort Ellen
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.5%47.5%
Age50 yr33 yr
Price£849.95£999.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Speyside #1 50 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner45/100
Value6/100

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

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

Speyside #1 50 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyside #1 50 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £850 vs £1000.

For beginners: Speyside #1 50 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Speyside #1 50 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£849.95 vs £999.95)
  • +Longer maturation (50 vs 33 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • 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
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£999.95 vs £849.95)

Who should buy Speyside?

Speyside #1 50 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

Old Wood

Only Speyside #1 50 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractHoneyNuttyToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalLeatheryDried Fruit

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