Alfred Lamb's 1949 Special Reserve Rum / Bot.1980s vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Alfred Lamb's 1949 Special Reserve Rum / Bot.1980sPort Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryLamb'sPort Ellen
RegionIslay
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%47.5%
AgeNAS33 yr
Price£1200£999.95
Rating5.00/5

Alfred Lamb's 1949 Special Reserve Rum / Bot.1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Alfred Lamb's 1949 Special Reserve Rum / Bot.1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

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 £1200.

For beginners: Alfred Lamb's 1949 Special Reserve Rum / Bot.1980s is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Alfred Lamb's 1949 Special Reserve Rum / Bot.1980s

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£1200 vs £999.95)
  • 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)
  • +More affordable (£999.95 vs £1200)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Alfred?

Alfred Lamb's 1949 Special Reserve Rum / Bot.1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Only Alfred Lamb's 1949 Special Reserve Rum / Bot.1980s

OilySolventTobacco

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

SmokeyMedicinalOld WoodLeatheryDried Fruit

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