Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara Japanese Single Malt 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
Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Yamazaki
£1595
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara Japanese Single Malt Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Yamazaki |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 47.5% | 40% |
| Age | 33 yr | NAS |
| Price | £999.95 | £1595 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara Japanese Single Malt Whisky
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 £1595.
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)
- +More affordable (£999.95 vs £1595)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −More expensive (£1595 vs £999.95)
- −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 Yamazaki?
Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara Japanese Single Malt Whisky is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
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