Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glenglassaugh 45 Year Old 1966

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

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Glenglassaugh 45 Year Old 1966
DistilleryPort EllenGlenglassaugh
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.5%49.2%
Age33 yr45 yr
Price£999.95£1665.81
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glenglassaugh 45 Year Old 1966

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenglassaugh 45 Year Old 1966

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 £1666.

For beginners: Glenglassaugh 45 Year Old 1966 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 £1665.81)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glenglassaugh 45 Year Old 1966

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (45 vs 33 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£1665.81 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 Glenglassaugh?

Glenglassaugh 45 Year Old 1966 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodDried Fruit

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

SmokeyMedicinalLeathery

Only Glenglassaugh 45 Year Old 1966

SherriedHoneyTobacco

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