Highland Park 30 Year Old (2024 Release) vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Highland Park 30 Year Old (2024 Release)Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryHighland ParkPort Ellen
RegionIslandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.4%47.5%
Age30 yr33 yr
Price£1208.95£999.95
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 30 Year Old (2024 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Highland Park 30 Year Old (2024 Release)

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 £1209.

For beginners: Highland Park 30 Year Old (2024 Release) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 30 Year Old (2024 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£1208.95 vs £999.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £1208.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 30 Year Old (2024 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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

SmokeyOld Wood

Only Highland Park 30 Year Old (2024 Release)

ToastedHoneySherried

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

MedicinalLeatheryDried Fruit

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