Glenfiddich Grand Château 31 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.

Glenfiddich Grand Château 31 Year OldPort Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlenfiddichPort Ellen
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.6%47.5%
Age31 yr33 yr
Price£1539£999.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenfiddich Grand Château 31 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glenfiddich Grand Château 31 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 £1539.

For beginners: Glenfiddich Grand Château 31 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Glenfiddich Grand Château 31 Year Old

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£1539 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 £1539)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich Grand Château 31 Year Old 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

Dried FruitOld Wood

Only Glenfiddich Grand Château 31 Year Old

SherriedCooked FruitHoney

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

SmokeyMedicinalLeathery

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