Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Highland Park 30 Year Old (2024 Release)
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
Highland Park 30 Year Old (2024 Release)
Highland Park
£1209
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Highland Park 30 Year Old (2024 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Highland Park |
| Region | Islay | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 45.4% |
| Age | 33 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £999.95 | £1208.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Highland Park 30 Year Old (2024 Release)
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Highland Park 30 Year Old (2024 Release)
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 £1209.
For beginners: Highland Park 30 Year Old (2024 Release) is more approachable (50/100 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 £1208.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Highland Park 30 Year Old (2024 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£1208.95 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 Highland?
Highland Park 30 Year Old (2024 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
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Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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