Bowmore 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Bowmore
£835
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
| Bowmore 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) | Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Port Ellen |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.4% | 47.5% |
| Age | 30 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £835 | £999.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Bowmore 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
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).
Bowmore 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) is better value at £835 vs £1000.
For beginners: Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£835 vs £999.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £835)
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) 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
Only Bowmore 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)