Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Banff 38 Year Old 1975 (cask 1028) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
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
Banff 38 Year Old 1975 (cask 1028) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Banff
£1135
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Banff 38 Year Old 1975 (cask 1028) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Banff |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 49.4% |
| Age | 33 yr | 38 yr |
| Price | £999.95 | £1134.52 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Banff 38 Year Old 1975 (cask 1028) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Banff 38 Year Old 1975 (cask 1028) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
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 £1135.
For beginners: Banff 38 Year Old 1975 (cask 1028) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (55/100 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 £1134.52)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Banff 38 Year Old 1975 (cask 1028) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (38 vs 33 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£1134.52 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 Banff?
Banff 38 Year Old 1975 (cask 1028) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Banff 38 Year Old 1975 (cask 1028) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)