Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants 2013 Champagne
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
Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants 2013 Champagne
Bollinger
£1075
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants 2013 Champagne | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Bollinger |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 47.5% | 40% |
| Age | 33 yr | NAS |
| Price | £999.95 | £1075 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants 2013 Champagne
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants 2013 Champagne
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 £1075.
For beginners: Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants 2013 Champagne is more approachable (70/100 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 £1075)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants 2013 Champagne
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£1075 vs £999.95)
- −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 Bollinger?
Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants 2013 Champagne suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants 2013 Champagne