Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Bruichladdich 30 Year Old 1986 - The Magnificent Seven

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

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Bruichladdich 30 Year Old 1986 - The Magnificent Seven
DistilleryPort EllenBruichladdich
RegionIslayIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.5%44.6%
Age33 yr30 yr
Price£999.95£1200
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Bruichladdich 30 Year Old 1986 - The Magnificent Seven

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bruichladdich 30 Year Old 1986 - The Magnificent Seven

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 £1200.

For beginners: Bruichladdich 30 Year Old 1986 - The Magnificent Seven 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 £1200)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Bruichladdich 30 Year Old 1986 - The Magnificent Seven

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Bruichladdich?

Bruichladdich 30 Year Old 1986 - The Magnificent Seven suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyOld WoodLeatheryDried Fruit

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

Medicinal

Only Bruichladdich 30 Year Old 1986 - The Magnificent Seven

SherriedChocolate

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