Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016
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
Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016
Four Roses
£800
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Four Roses |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 47.5% | 60.1% |
| Age | 33 yr | NAS |
| Price | £999.95 | £800 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016
Quick verdict
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016 is better value at £800 vs £1000.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£999.95 vs £800)
Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016
Pros
- +More affordable (£800 vs £999.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.1%) — may need water
- −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 Four?
Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016 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
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016