Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2 vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlen ScotiaPort Ellen
RegionCampbeltownIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.3%47.5%
Age30 yr33 yr
Price£899£999.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2 is better value at £899 vs £1000.

For beginners: Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£899 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)
  • +Longer maturation (33 vs 30 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£999.95 vs £899)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

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

SmokeyMedicinalLeatheryDried Fruit

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