Cambus 51 Year Old 1966 (cask 63054) - Rare Master's Collection (Mackillop's Choice) vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cambus 51 Year Old 1966 (cask 63054) - Rare Master's Collection (Mackillop's Choice)
Cambus
£883
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
| Cambus 51 Year Old 1966 (cask 63054) - Rare Master's Collection (Mackillop's Choice) | Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cambus | Port Ellen |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.7% | 47.5% |
| Age | 51 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £883.03 | £999.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cambus 51 Year Old 1966 (cask 63054) - Rare Master's Collection (Mackillop's Choice)
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Cambus 51 Year Old 1966 (cask 63054) - Rare Master's Collection (Mackillop's Choice)
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).
Cambus 51 Year Old 1966 (cask 63054) - Rare Master's Collection (Mackillop's Choice) is better value at £883 vs £1000.
For beginners: Cambus 51 Year Old 1966 (cask 63054) - Rare Master's Collection (Mackillop's Choice) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Cambus 51 Year Old 1966 (cask 63054) - Rare Master's Collection (Mackillop's Choice)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£883.03 vs £999.95)
- +Longer maturation (51 vs 33 years)
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 £883.03)
Who should buy Cambus?
Cambus 51 Year Old 1966 (cask 63054) - Rare Master's Collection (Mackillop's Choice) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Cambus 51 Year Old 1966 (cask 63054) - Rare Master's Collection (Mackillop's Choice)
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)