Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Benromach 41 Year Old 1977 Heritage (bottled 2018)
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
Benromach 41 Year Old 1977 Heritage (bottled 2018)
Benromach
£1200
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Benromach 41 Year Old 1977 Heritage (bottled 2018) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Benromach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 49.6% |
| Age | 33 yr | 41 yr |
| Price | £999.95 | £1200 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Benromach 41 Year Old 1977 Heritage (bottled 2018)
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Benromach 41 Year Old 1977 Heritage (bottled 2018)
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 £1200.
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 £1200)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Benromach 41 Year Old 1977 Heritage (bottled 2018)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (41 vs 33 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£1200 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 Benromach?
Benromach 41 Year Old 1977 Heritage (bottled 2018) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Benromach 41 Year Old 1977 Heritage (bottled 2018)