Hibiki 21 Year Old - Kacho Fugetsu vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hibiki 21 Year Old - Kacho Fugetsu
Hibiki
★ 5.00
£1200
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
| Hibiki 21 Year Old - Kacho Fugetsu | Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hibiki | Port Ellen |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 47.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £1200 | £999.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Hibiki 21 Year Old - Kacho Fugetsu
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Hibiki 21 Year Old - Kacho Fugetsu
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 better value at £1000 vs £1200.
For beginners: Hibiki 21 Year Old - Kacho Fugetsu is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Hibiki 21 Year Old - Kacho Fugetsu
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£1200 vs £999.95)
- −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
- +More affordable (£999.95 vs £1200)
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Hibiki?
Hibiki 21 Year Old - Kacho Fugetsu suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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
Only Hibiki 21 Year Old - Kacho Fugetsu
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)