Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1975 - First Bottling (Silver Seal)
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
Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1975 - First Bottling (Silver Seal)
Port Ellen
£1599
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1975 - First Bottling (Silver Seal) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Port Ellen |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 46% |
| Age | 33 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £999.95 | £1599 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1975 - First Bottling (Silver Seal)
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1975 - First Bottling (Silver Seal)
Quick verdict
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £1000 vs £1599.
For beginners: Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1975 - First Bottling (Silver Seal) is more approachable (50/100 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 £1599)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1975 - First Bottling (Silver Seal)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£1599 vs £999.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Port?
Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1975 - First Bottling (Silver Seal) 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
Both taste of