Midleton Very Rare 1992 vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Midleton Very Rare 1992Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryMidletonPort Ellen
RegionIslay
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%47.5%
AgeNAS33 yr
Price£1599£999.95
Rating5.00/5

Midleton Very Rare 1992

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
Value5/100

Midleton Very Rare 1992

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £1000 vs £1599.

For beginners: Midleton Very Rare 1992 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Midleton Very Rare 1992

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£1599 vs £999.95)
  • 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 affordable (£999.95 vs £1599)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Midleton?

Midleton Very Rare 1992 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

Old Wood

Only Midleton Very Rare 1992

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyMedicinalLeatheryDried Fruit

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