Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Karuizawa Spirit of Asama 55%
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
Karuizawa Spirit of Asama 55%
Karuizawa
★ 4.67
£1500
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Karuizawa Spirit of Asama 55% | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Karuizawa |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 55% |
| Age | 33 yr | NAS |
| Price | £999.95 | £1500 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.67/5 |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Karuizawa Spirit of Asama 55%
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Karuizawa Spirit of Asama 55%
Quick verdict
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £1000 vs £1500.
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 £1500)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Karuizawa Spirit of Asama 55%
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1500 vs £999.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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 Karuizawa?
Karuizawa Spirit of Asama 55% is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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Where to buy
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Karuizawa Spirit of Asama 55%
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange