Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
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
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Rosebank |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 55.3% |
| Age | 33 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £999.95 | £1499 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.20/5 |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Quick verdict
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.20).
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £1000 vs £1499.
For beginners: Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 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 £1499)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1499 vs £999.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.2 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 Rosebank?
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)