Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Fettercairn 40 Year Old 43.3%
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
Fettercairn 40 Year Old 43.3%
Fettercairn
£823
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Fettercairn 40 Year Old 43.3% | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Fettercairn |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 43.3% |
| Age | 33 yr | 40 yr |
| Price | £999.95 | £822.79 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Fettercairn 40 Year Old 43.3%
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Fettercairn 40 Year Old 43.3%
Quick verdict
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Fettercairn 40 Year Old 43.3% is better value at £823 vs £1000.
For beginners: Fettercairn 40 Year Old 43.3% is more approachable (60/100 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 £822.79)
Fettercairn 40 Year Old 43.3%
Pros
- +More affordable (£822.79 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 Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 40 Year Old 43.3% 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
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Fettercairn 40 Year Old 43.3%