Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Bruichladdich 33 Year Old 1973 - Legacy Series 5
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
Bruichladdich 33 Year Old 1973 - Legacy Series 5
Bruichladdich
£799
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Bruichladdich 33 Year Old 1973 - Legacy Series 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 40.9% |
| Age | 33 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £999.95 | £799 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Bruichladdich 33 Year Old 1973 - Legacy Series 5
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Bruichladdich 33 Year Old 1973 - Legacy Series 5
Quick verdict
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bruichladdich 33 Year Old 1973 - Legacy Series 5 is better value at £799 vs £1000.
For beginners: Bruichladdich 33 Year Old 1973 - Legacy Series 5 is more approachable (60/100 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 £799)
Bruichladdich 33 Year Old 1973 - Legacy Series 5
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£799 vs £999.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 33 Year Old 1973 - Legacy Series 5 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
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Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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