Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto
Glenmorangie
£965
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
| Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto | Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenmorangie | Port Ellen |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 47.5% |
| Age | 23 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £964.5 | £999.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto
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).
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto is better value at £965 vs £1000.
For beginners: Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto
Pros
- +More affordable (£964.5 vs £999.95)
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 23 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£999.95 vs £964.5)
Who should buy Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
Only Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)