Laphroaig 25 Year Old / Cask Strength / Bot.2013 Islay Whisky vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Laphroaig 25 Year Old / Cask Strength / Bot.2013 Islay WhiskyPort Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryLaphroaigPort Ellen
RegionIslay
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%47.5%
AgeNAS33 yr
Price£800£999.95
Rating5.00/5

Laphroaig 25 Year Old / Cask Strength / Bot.2013 Islay Whisky

Smoke68/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Laphroaig 25 Year Old / Cask Strength / Bot.2013 Islay Whisky

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).

Laphroaig 25 Year Old / Cask Strength / Bot.2013 Islay Whisky is better value at £800 vs £1000.

For beginners: Laphroaig 25 Year Old / Cask Strength / Bot.2013 Islay Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Laphroaig 25 Year Old / Cask Strength / Bot.2013 Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£800 vs £999.95)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£999.95 vs £800)

Who should buy Laphroaig?

Laphroaig 25 Year Old / Cask Strength / Bot.2013 Islay Whisky 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

SmokeyMedicinalLeatheryOld Wood

Only Laphroaig 25 Year Old / Cask Strength / Bot.2013 Islay Whisky

Sherried

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

Dried Fruit

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