Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Yamazaki Puncheon 2013
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
Yamazaki Puncheon 2013
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£899
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Yamazaki Puncheon 2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Yamazaki |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 48% |
| Age | 33 yr | NAS |
| Price | £999.95 | £899 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Yamazaki Puncheon 2013
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Yamazaki Puncheon 2013
Quick verdict
Yamazaki Puncheon 2013 is better value at £899 vs £1000.
For beginners: Yamazaki Puncheon 2013 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
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£999.95 vs £899)
Yamazaki Puncheon 2013
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£899 vs £999.95)
Cons
- −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 Yamazaki?
Yamazaki Puncheon 2013 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Yamazaki Puncheon 2013