Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series vs Graham's Late Bottled Vintage 2020 Port
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series
Black Bottle
★ 4.67
£23
Graham's Late Bottled Vintage 2020 Port
Grahams
£17
| Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series | Graham's Late Bottled Vintage 2020 Port | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Black Bottle | Grahams |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 46.3% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £23 | £16.75 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | — |
Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series
Graham's Late Bottled Vintage 2020 Port
Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series
Graham's Late Bottled Vintage 2020 Port
Quick verdict
Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series is rated higher (4.67 vs 0.00).
Graham's Late Bottled Vintage 2020 Port is better value at £17 vs £23.
For beginners: Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£23 vs £16.75)
Graham's Late Bottled Vintage 2020 Port
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£16.75 vs £23)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)
Who should buy Black?
Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Who should buy Graham's?
Graham's Late Bottled Vintage 2020 Port is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series
Only Graham's Late Bottled Vintage 2020 Port