Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Johnnie Walker's Oldest / 15 Year Old to 60 Year Old Blended Whisky
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
Johnnie Walker's Oldest / 15 Year Old to 60 Year Old Blended Whisky
Johnnie Walker
£850
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Johnnie Walker's Oldest / 15 Year Old to 60 Year Old Blended Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 47.5% | 40% |
| Age | 33 yr | NAS |
| Price | £999.95 | £850 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Johnnie Walker's Oldest / 15 Year Old to 60 Year Old Blended Whisky
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Johnnie Walker's Oldest / 15 Year Old to 60 Year Old Blended Whisky
Quick verdict
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Johnnie Walker's Oldest / 15 Year Old to 60 Year Old Blended Whisky is better value at £850 vs £1000.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker's Oldest / 15 Year Old to 60 Year Old Blended Whisky is more approachable (85/100 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 £850)
Johnnie Walker's Oldest / 15 Year Old to 60 Year Old Blended Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£850 vs £999.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker's Oldest / 15 Year Old to 60 Year Old Blended Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
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Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Johnnie Walker's Oldest / 15 Year Old to 60 Year Old Blended Whisky