Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Clynelish 1996 / 26 Year Old / Prima & Ultima 4 Highland Whisky

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

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Clynelish 1996 / 26 Year Old / Prima & Ultima 4 Highland Whisky
DistilleryPort EllenClynelish
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV47.5%40%
Age33 yrNAS
Price£999.95£1500
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Clynelish 1996 / 26 Year Old / Prima & Ultima 4 Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clynelish 1996 / 26 Year Old / Prima & Ultima 4 Highland Whisky

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 £1500.

For beginners: Clynelish 1996 / 26 Year Old / Prima & Ultima 4 Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 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

Clynelish 1996 / 26 Year Old / Prima & Ultima 4 Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£1500 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 Clynelish?

Clynelish 1996 / 26 Year Old / Prima & Ultima 4 Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodDried Fruit

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

SmokeyMedicinalLeathery

Only Clynelish 1996 / 26 Year Old / Prima & Ultima 4 Highland Whisky

SherriedTobaccoToasted

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