Bowmore 33 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing) 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 33 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBowmorePort Ellen
RegionIslayIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.7%47.5%
Age33 yr33 yr
Price£899.9£999.95
Rating5.00/5

Bowmore 33 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

Bowmore 33 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)

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).

Bowmore 33 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing) is better value at £900 vs £1000.

For beginners: Bowmore 33 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Bowmore 33 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£899.9 vs £999.95)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£999.95 vs £899.9)

Who should buy Bowmore?

Bowmore 33 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing) 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

SmokeyOld WoodLeathery

Only Bowmore 33 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)

SherriedTobacco

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

MedicinalDried Fruit

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