Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi) vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)
Mortlach
£799
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
| Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi) | Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Port Ellen |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.4% | 47.5% |
| Age | 36 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £799 | £999.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)
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).
Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi) is better value at £799 vs £1000.
For beginners: Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£799 vs £999.95)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 33 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.4%) — may need water
- −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 £799)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)