Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Red Spot 1991 / 31 Year Old / Marsala Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

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

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Red Spot 1991 / 31 Year Old / Marsala Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
DistilleryPort EllenRed Spot
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle MaltIrish
ABV47.5%40%
Age33 yrNAS
Price£999.95£945
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Red Spot 1991 / 31 Year Old / Marsala Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Red Spot 1991 / 31 Year Old / Marsala Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Red Spot 1991 / 31 Year Old / Marsala Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is better value at £945 vs £1000.

For beginners: Red Spot 1991 / 31 Year Old / Marsala Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£999.95 vs £945)

Red Spot 1991 / 31 Year Old / Marsala Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£945 vs £999.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Red?

Red Spot 1991 / 31 Year Old / Marsala Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

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

SmokeyMedicinalOld WoodLeathery

Only Red Spot 1991 / 31 Year Old / Marsala Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

SherriedTobaccoChocolateFresh Fruit

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