Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Lagavulin 21 Year Old - Islay Jazz Festival 2019
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
Lagavulin 21 Year Old - Islay Jazz Festival 2019
Lagavulin
£999
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Lagavulin 21 Year Old - Islay Jazz Festival 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Lagavulin |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 50.9% |
| Age | 33 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £999.95 | £999 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Lagavulin 21 Year Old - Islay Jazz Festival 2019
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Lagavulin 21 Year Old - Islay Jazz Festival 2019
Quick verdict
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Lagavulin 21 Year Old - Islay Jazz Festival 2019 is better value at £999 vs £1000.
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)
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£999.95 vs £999)
Lagavulin 21 Year Old - Islay Jazz Festival 2019
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£999 vs £999.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
- −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 Lagavulin?
Lagavulin 21 Year Old - Islay Jazz Festival 2019 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