Bowmore 30 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 30 Year Old (2022 Release)
Bowmore
£1200
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
| Bowmore 30 Year Old (2022 Release) | Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Port Ellen |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.3% | 47.5% |
| Age | 30 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £1200 | £999.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 30 Year Old (2022 Release)
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Bowmore 30 Year Old (2022 Release)
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: Bowmore 30 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 30 Year Old (2022 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
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 Bowmore?
Bowmore 30 Year Old (2022 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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 Bowmore 30 Year Old (2022 Release)
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
Bowmore 30 Year Old (2022 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange