Grosperrin Grande Champagne Heritage N.35-41 vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Grosperrin Grande Champagne Heritage N.35-41Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGrosperrinPort Ellen
RegionIslay
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%47.5%
AgeNAS33 yr
Price£770£999.95
Rating5.00/5

Grosperrin Grande Champagne Heritage N.35-41

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Grosperrin Grande Champagne Heritage N.35-41

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).

Grosperrin Grande Champagne Heritage N.35-41 is better value at £770 vs £1000.

For beginners: Grosperrin Grande Champagne Heritage N.35-41 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Grosperrin Grande Champagne Heritage N.35-41

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£770 vs £999.95)

Cons

  • 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 £770)

Who should buy Grosperrin?

Grosperrin Grande Champagne Heritage N.35-41 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Wood

Only Grosperrin Grande Champagne Heritage N.35-41

Cooked FruitChocolateSherried

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

SmokeyMedicinalLeatheryDried Fruit

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