Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Clynelish 1993 / 29 Year Old / Carn Mor / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange 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 1993 / 29 Year Old / Carn Mor / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky
DistilleryPort EllenClynelish
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV47.5%40%
Age33 yrNAS
Price£999.95£775
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Clynelish 1993 / 29 Year Old / Carn Mor / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness85/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clynelish 1993 / 29 Year Old / Carn Mor / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange 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).

Clynelish 1993 / 29 Year Old / Carn Mor / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky is better value at £775 vs £1000.

For beginners: Clynelish 1993 / 29 Year Old / Carn Mor / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky is more approachable (85/100 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 £775)

Clynelish 1993 / 29 Year Old / Carn Mor / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£775 vs £999.95)

Cons

  • 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 1993 / 29 Year Old / Carn Mor / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodLeathery

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried Fruit

Only Clynelish 1993 / 29 Year Old / Carn Mor / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky

OilyHoney

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