Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989) vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989)
Aberlour
£950
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
| Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989) | Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Port Ellen |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 47.5% |
| Age | 25 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £950 | £999.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989)
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989)
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989) is better value at £950 vs £1000.
For beginners: Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£950 vs £999.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 £950)
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989)
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange