Old Bushmills 9 Year Old / Bot.1960s Blended Irish Whiskey vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Bushmills 9 Year Old / Bot.1960s Blended Irish Whiskey
Bushmills
£750
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
| Old Bushmills 9 Year Old / Bot.1960s Blended Irish Whiskey | Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Port Ellen |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Irish | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 47.5% |
| Age | NAS | 33 yr |
| Price | £750 | £999.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Old Bushmills 9 Year Old / Bot.1960s Blended Irish Whiskey
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Old Bushmills 9 Year Old / Bot.1960s Blended Irish Whiskey
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).
Old Bushmills 9 Year Old / Bot.1960s Blended Irish Whiskey is better value at £750 vs £1000.
For beginners: Old Bushmills 9 Year Old / Bot.1960s Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Old Bushmills 9 Year Old / Bot.1960s Blended Irish Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£750 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£999.95 vs £750)
Who should buy Old?
Old Bushmills 9 Year Old / Bot.1960s Blended Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish 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 Old Bushmills 9 Year Old / Bot.1960s Blended Irish Whiskey
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)