Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glenglassaugh 40 Year Old 1972 - The Hunter (Woolf Sung)

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

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Glenglassaugh 40 Year Old 1972 - The Hunter (Woolf Sung)
DistilleryPort EllenGlenglassaugh
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.5%42.9%
Age33 yr40 yr
Price£999.95£895
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glenglassaugh 40 Year Old 1972 - The Hunter (Woolf Sung)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenglassaugh 40 Year Old 1972 - The Hunter (Woolf Sung)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenglassaugh 40 Year Old 1972 - The Hunter (Woolf Sung) is better value at £895 vs £1000.

For beginners: Glenglassaugh 40 Year Old 1972 - The Hunter (Woolf Sung) 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£999.95 vs £895)

Glenglassaugh 40 Year Old 1972 - The Hunter (Woolf Sung)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£895 vs £999.95)
  • +Longer maturation (40 vs 33 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Glenglassaugh?

Glenglassaugh 40 Year Old 1972 - The Hunter (Woolf Sung) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodLeatheryDried Fruit

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

SmokeyMedicinal

Only Glenglassaugh 40 Year Old 1972 - The Hunter (Woolf Sung)

SherriedTobacco

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