Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016 vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryFour RosesPort Ellen
RegionIslay
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV60.1%47.5%
AgeNAS33 yr
Price£800£999.95
Rating5.00/5

Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016

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).

Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016 is better value at £800 vs £1000.

For beginners: Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016

Pros

  • +More affordable (£800 vs £999.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (60.1%) — may need water
  • 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 £800)

Who should buy Four?

Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

Only Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016

VanillaHoneyToastedCooked FruitNew Wood

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

SmokeyMedicinalOld WoodLeatheryDried Fruit

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