Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Bowmore Blair Castle Horse Trials 2002 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
Bowmore Blair Castle Horse Trials 2002 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Bowmore
£1500
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Bowmore Blair Castle Horse Trials 2002 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Bowmore |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 47.5% | 40% |
| Age | 33 yr | NAS |
| Price | £999.95 | £1500 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Bowmore Blair Castle Horse Trials 2002 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Bowmore Blair Castle Horse Trials 2002 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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 £1500.
For beginners: Bowmore Blair Castle Horse Trials 2002 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
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 £1500)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Bowmore Blair Castle Horse Trials 2002 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£1500 vs £999.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore Blair Castle Horse Trials 2002 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Bowmore Blair Castle Horse Trials 2002 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Where to buy
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Bowmore Blair Castle Horse Trials 2002 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange