Dailuaine 46 Year Old 1973 - Old & Rare Platinum (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.

Dailuaine 46 Year Old 1973 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryDailuainePort Ellen
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.1%47.5%
Age46 yr33 yr
Price£1074.99£999.95
Rating5.00/5

Dailuaine 46 Year Old 1973 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Dailuaine 46 Year Old 1973 - Old & Rare Platinum (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).

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £1000 vs £1075.

For beginners: Dailuaine 46 Year Old 1973 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Dailuaine 46 Year Old 1973 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (46 vs 33 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£1074.99 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 £1074.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 46 Year Old 1973 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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 WoodDried Fruit

Only Dailuaine 46 Year Old 1973 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

SherriedTobacco

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

SmokeyMedicinalLeathery

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