Glengoyne Vintage 1972 25 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.
Glengoyne Vintage 1972 25 Year Old
Glengoyne
£995
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
| Glengoyne Vintage 1972 25 Year Old | Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Port Ellen |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.8% | 47.5% |
| Age | 25 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £995 | £999.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glengoyne Vintage 1972 25 Year Old
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glengoyne Vintage 1972 25 Year Old
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne Vintage 1972 25 Year Old is better value at £995 vs £1000.
For beginners: Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne Vintage 1972 25 Year Old
Pros
- +More affordable (£995 vs £999.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.8%) — 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)
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£999.95 vs £995)
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne Vintage 1972 25 Year Old 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
Both taste of
Only Glengoyne Vintage 1972 25 Year Old
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)