Benromach 41 Year Old 1977 Heritage (bottled 2018) vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benromach 41 Year Old 1977 Heritage (bottled 2018)
Benromach
£1200
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
| Benromach 41 Year Old 1977 Heritage (bottled 2018) | Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benromach | Port Ellen |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.6% | 47.5% |
| Age | 41 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £1200 | £999.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benromach 41 Year Old 1977 Heritage (bottled 2018)
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Benromach 41 Year Old 1977 Heritage (bottled 2018)
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).
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £1000 vs £1200.
For beginners: Benromach 41 Year Old 1977 Heritage (bottled 2018) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Benromach 41 Year Old 1977 Heritage (bottled 2018)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (41 vs 33 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£1200 vs £999.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Benromach?
Benromach 41 Year Old 1977 Heritage (bottled 2018) 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 Benromach 41 Year Old 1977 Heritage (bottled 2018)
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)