Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Royal Brackla 10 Year Old - Flora and Fauna (with Wooden Box)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Royal Brackla 10 Year Old - Flora and Fauna (with Wooden Box)
DistilleryPort EllenBrackla
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.5%43%
Age33 yr10 yr
Price£999.95£799
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Royal Brackla 10 Year Old - Flora and Fauna (with Wooden Box)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Royal Brackla 10 Year Old - Flora and Fauna (with Wooden Box)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Royal Brackla 10 Year Old - Flora and Fauna (with Wooden Box) is better value at £799 vs £1000.

For beginners: Royal Brackla 10 Year Old - Flora and Fauna (with Wooden Box) 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)
  • +Longer maturation (33 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£999.95 vs £799)

Royal Brackla 10 Year Old - Flora and Fauna (with Wooden Box)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£799 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 Royal?

Royal Brackla 10 Year Old - Flora and Fauna (with Wooden Box) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalOld WoodLeatheryDried Fruit

Only Royal Brackla 10 Year Old - Flora and Fauna (with Wooden Box)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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