Deanston 40 Year Old vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Deanston 40 Year OldPort Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryDeanstonPort Ellen
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.6%47.5%
Age40 yr33 yr
Price£1047.9£999.95
Rating5.00/5

Deanston 40 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Deanston 40 Year Old

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 £1048.

For beginners: Deanston 40 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Deanston 40 Year Old

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (40 vs 33 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£1047.9 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 £1047.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Deanston?

Deanston 40 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Deanston 40 Year Old

SherriedHoneyToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalLeathery

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