Benromach 45 Year Old Heritage 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 45 Year Old Heritage
Benromach
£800
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
| Benromach 45 Year Old Heritage | 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 | 42.1% | 47.5% |
| Age | 45 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £800.29 | £999.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benromach 45 Year Old Heritage
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Benromach 45 Year Old Heritage
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).
Benromach 45 Year Old Heritage is better value at £800 vs £1000.
For beginners: Benromach 45 Year Old Heritage is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Benromach 45 Year Old Heritage
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£800.29 vs £999.95)
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 33 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£999.95 vs £800.29)
Who should buy Benromach?
Benromach 45 Year Old Heritage 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 45 Year Old Heritage
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)