Glen Scotia 30 Year Old 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
Glen Scotia
£850
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
| Glen Scotia 30 Year Old | Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Port Ellen |
| Region | Campbeltown | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.8% | 47.5% |
| Age | 30 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £850 | £999.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 30 Year Old
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glen Scotia 30 Year Old
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).
Glen Scotia 30 Year Old is better value at £850 vs £1000.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 30 Year Old is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glen Scotia 30 Year Old
Pros
- +More affordable (£850 vs £999.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
- −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 £850)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 30 Year Old 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
Only Glen Scotia 30 Year Old
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)