Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glenesk 1980 / 33 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail 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)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
Glenesk 1980 / 33 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky
Glenesk
£850
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Glenesk 1980 / 33 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Glenesk |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 47.5% | 40% |
| Age | 33 yr | NAS |
| Price | £999.95 | £850 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glenesk 1980 / 33 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glenesk 1980 / 33 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky
Quick verdict
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenesk 1980 / 33 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky is better value at £850 vs £1000.
For beginners: Glenesk 1980 / 33 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky is more approachable (65/100 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 £850)
Glenesk 1980 / 33 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky
Pros
- +More affordable (£850 vs £999.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
- −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 Glenesk?
Glenesk 1980 / 33 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Glenesk 1980 / 33 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky