Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2007 vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2007Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlenfiddichPort Ellen
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%47.5%
Age30 yr33 yr
Price£799£999.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2007

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value6/100

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

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

Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2007

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2007 is better value at £799 vs £1000.

For beginners: Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2007 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2007

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£799 vs £999.95)

Cons

  • 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
  • +Longer maturation (33 vs 30 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£999.95 vs £799)

Who should buy Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2007 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

Only Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2007

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitVanillaToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalOld WoodLeatheryDried Fruit

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