Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve 2007
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
Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve 2007
Jameson
★ 4.40
£899
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve 2007 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Jameson |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 47.5% | 46% |
| Age | 33 yr | NAS |
| Price | £999.95 | £899 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.40/5 |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve 2007
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve 2007
Quick verdict
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.40).
Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve 2007 is better value at £899 vs £1000.
For beginners: Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve 2007 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£999.95 vs £899)
Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve 2007
Pros
- +More affordable (£899 vs £999.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.4 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 Jameson?
Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve 2007 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
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