Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glengoyne Vintage 1972 25 Year Old
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
Glengoyne Vintage 1972 25 Year Old
Glengoyne
£995
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Glengoyne Vintage 1972 25 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Glengoyne |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 57.8% |
| Age | 33 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £999.95 | £995 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glengoyne Vintage 1972 25 Year Old
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glengoyne Vintage 1972 25 Year Old
Quick verdict
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne Vintage 1972 25 Year Old is better value at £995 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 25 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£999.95 vs £995)
Glengoyne Vintage 1972 25 Year Old
Pros
- +More affordable (£995 vs £999.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
- −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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne Vintage 1972 25 Year Old 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
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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