Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2007 Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2007 Blended Irish Whiskey
DistilleryPort EllenMidleton
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle MaltIrish
ABV47.5%40%
Age33 yrNAS
Price£999.95£1200
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2007 Blended Irish Whiskey

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

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2007 Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £1200.

For beginners: Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2007 Blended Irish Whiskey 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 affordable (£999.95 vs £1200)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2007 Blended Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£1200 vs £999.95)
  • 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 Midleton?

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2007 Blended Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalOld WoodLeatheryDried Fruit

Only Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2007 Blended Irish Whiskey

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractYeastyToasted

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