Caperdonich 36 Year Old 1982 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Caperdonich 36 Year Old 1982 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryCaperdonichPort Ellen
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.6%47.5%
Age36 yr33 yr
Price£1250£999.95
Rating5.00/5

Caperdonich 36 Year Old 1982 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Caperdonich 36 Year Old 1982 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)

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).

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £1000 vs £1250.

For beginners: Caperdonich 36 Year Old 1982 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Caperdonich 36 Year Old 1982 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 33 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£1250 vs £999.95)
  • 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 affordable (£999.95 vs £1250)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Caperdonich?

Caperdonich 36 Year Old 1982 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) 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

Old Wood

Only Caperdonich 36 Year Old 1982 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)

VanillaMalt ExtractToastedNutty

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

SmokeyMedicinalLeatheryDried Fruit

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