Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1982 (cask 2461) (Bladnoch)
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
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1982 (cask 2461) (Bladnoch)
Port Ellen
£850
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1982 (cask 2461) (Bladnoch) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Port Ellen |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 60.4% |
| Age | 33 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £999.95 | £850 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1982 (cask 2461) (Bladnoch)
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1982 (cask 2461) (Bladnoch)
Quick verdict
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1982 (cask 2461) (Bladnoch) is better value at £850 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 24 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£999.95 vs £850)
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1982 (cask 2461) (Bladnoch)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£850 vs £999.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.4%) — may need water
- −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 Port?
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1982 (cask 2461) (Bladnoch) 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