Kopke 1940 Colheita Port vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Kopke 1940 Colheita PortPort Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryKopkePort Ellen
RegionIslay
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%47.5%
AgeNAS33 yr
Price£750£999.95
Rating5.00/5

Kopke 1940 Colheita Port

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

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

Kopke 1940 Colheita Port

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).

Kopke 1940 Colheita Port is better value at £750 vs £1000.

For beginners: Kopke 1940 Colheita Port is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Kopke 1940 Colheita Port

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£750 vs £999.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £750)

Who should buy Kopke?

Kopke 1940 Colheita Port is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Kopke 1940 Colheita Port

SherriedHoney

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

SmokeyMedicinalLeathery

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