Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Springbank 21 Years Old 1995 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) Magnum (1.5L)
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
Springbank 21 Years Old 1995 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) Magnum (1.5L)
Springbank
£1114
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Springbank 21 Years Old 1995 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) Magnum (1.5L) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Springbank |
| Region | Islay | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 51.8% |
| Age | 33 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £999.95 | £1114.42 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Springbank 21 Years Old 1995 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) Magnum (1.5L)
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Springbank 21 Years Old 1995 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) Magnum (1.5L)
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 £1114.
For beginners: Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 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 £1114.42)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Springbank 21 Years Old 1995 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) Magnum (1.5L)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (51.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1114.42 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 Springbank?
Springbank 21 Years Old 1995 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) Magnum (1.5L) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Springbank 21 Years Old 1995 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) Magnum (1.5L)