Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Caperdonich 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 6740) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
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
Caperdonich 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 6740) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Caperdonich
★ 4.00
£1245
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Caperdonich 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 6740) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Caperdonich |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 48% |
| Age | 33 yr | 41 yr |
| Price | £999.95 | £1245 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Caperdonich 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 6740) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Caperdonich 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 6740) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £1000 vs £1245.
For beginners: Caperdonich 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 6740) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) 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 affordable (£999.95 vs £1245)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Caperdonich 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 6740) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (41 vs 33 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£1245 vs £999.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Caperdonich?
Caperdonich 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 6740) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Caperdonich 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 6740) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)