Crown Royal XR Extra Rare - Waterloo vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Crown Royal XR Extra Rare - Waterloo
Crown Royal
£999
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
| Crown Royal XR Extra Rare - Waterloo | Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Crown Royal | Port Ellen |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Canada | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 47.5% |
| Age | NAS | 33 yr |
| Price | £999 | £999.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Crown Royal XR Extra Rare - Waterloo
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Crown Royal XR Extra Rare - Waterloo
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).
Crown Royal XR Extra Rare - Waterloo is better value at £999 vs £1000.
For beginners: Crown Royal XR Extra Rare - Waterloo is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Crown Royal XR Extra Rare - Waterloo
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£999 vs £999.95)
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 £999)
Who should buy Crown?
Crown Royal XR Extra Rare - Waterloo 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 Crown Royal XR Extra Rare - Waterloo
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)