Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glenlivet 1991 / 34 Year Old / Cask #48301 / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside 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
Glenlivet 1991 / 34 Year Old / Cask #48301 / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside Whisky
Glenlivet
£950
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Glenlivet 1991 / 34 Year Old / Cask #48301 / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Glenlivet |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 47.5% | 40% |
| Age | 33 yr | NAS |
| Price | £999.95 | £950 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glenlivet 1991 / 34 Year Old / Cask #48301 / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside Whisky
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glenlivet 1991 / 34 Year Old / Cask #48301 / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside Whisky
Quick verdict
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenlivet 1991 / 34 Year Old / Cask #48301 / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside Whisky is better value at £950 vs £1000.
For beginners: Glenlivet 1991 / 34 Year Old / Cask #48301 / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside Whisky is more approachable (85/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£999.95 vs £950)
Glenlivet 1991 / 34 Year Old / Cask #48301 / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£950 vs £999.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 Glenlivet?
Glenlivet 1991 / 34 Year Old / Cask #48301 / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
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