Lagavulin 15 Year Old (White Horse Distillers) - 1980s vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Lagavulin 15 Year Old (White Horse Distillers) - 1980sPort Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryLagavulinPort Ellen
RegionIslayIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%47.5%
Age15 yr33 yr
Price£1500£999.95
Rating5.00/5

Lagavulin 15 Year Old (White Horse Distillers) - 1980s

Smoke67/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

Lagavulin 15 Year Old (White Horse Distillers) - 1980s

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).

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £1000 vs £1500.

For beginners: Lagavulin 15 Year Old (White Horse Distillers) - 1980s is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Lagavulin 15 Year Old (White Horse Distillers) - 1980s

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£1500 vs £999.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • 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 affordable (£999.95 vs £1500)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Lagavulin?

Lagavulin 15 Year Old (White Horse Distillers) - 1980s 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

SmokeyMedicinalLeathery

Only Lagavulin 15 Year Old (White Horse Distillers) - 1980s

KipperyOily

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

Old WoodDried Fruit

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