Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Bruichladdich 37 Year Old 1965 - Legacy Series 2

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

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Bruichladdich 37 Year Old 1965 - Legacy Series 2
DistilleryPort EllenBruichladdich
RegionIslayIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.5%41.8%
Age33 yr37 yr
Price£999.95£999
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Bruichladdich 37 Year Old 1965 - Legacy Series 2

Smoke64/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bruichladdich 37 Year Old 1965 - Legacy Series 2

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bruichladdich 37 Year Old 1965 - Legacy Series 2 is better value at £999 vs £1000.

For beginners: Bruichladdich 37 Year Old 1965 - Legacy Series 2 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£999.95 vs £999)

Bruichladdich 37 Year Old 1965 - Legacy Series 2

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£999 vs £999.95)
  • +Longer maturation (37 vs 33 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 37 Year Old 1965 - Legacy Series 2 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyOld WoodLeathery

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

MedicinalDried Fruit

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