Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Auchentoshan 1966 / 31 Year Old / Cask #801 Lowland Whisky

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

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Auchentoshan 1966 / 31 Year Old / Cask #801 Lowland Whisky
DistilleryPort EllenAuchentoshan
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV47.5%40%
Age33 yrNAS
Price£999.95£1350
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Auchentoshan 1966 / 31 Year Old / Cask #801 Lowland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Auchentoshan 1966 / 31 Year Old / Cask #801 Lowland Whisky

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 £1350.

For beginners: Auchentoshan 1966 / 31 Year Old / Cask #801 Lowland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 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 £1350)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Auchentoshan 1966 / 31 Year Old / Cask #801 Lowland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£1350 vs £999.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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 Auchentoshan?

Auchentoshan 1966 / 31 Year Old / Cask #801 Lowland 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

Old Wood

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

SmokeyMedicinalLeatheryDried Fruit

Only Auchentoshan 1966 / 31 Year Old / Cask #801 Lowland Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

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