Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor) vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor)
Duncan Taylor
£795
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
| Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor) | Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Duncan Taylor | Port Ellen |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.6% | 47.5% |
| Age | 40 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £795 | £999.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor)
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor)
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).
Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £795 vs £1000.
For beginners: Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£795 vs £999.95)
- +Longer maturation (40 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 £795)
Who should buy Black?
Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor)
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)