Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) (1.5L) vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) (1.5L)Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryLittlemillPort Ellen
RegionLowlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56%47.5%
Age27 yr33 yr
Price£1421.84£999.95
Rating5.00/5

Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) (1.5L)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) (1.5L)

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 £1422.

For beginners: Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) (1.5L) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) (1.5L)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (56%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£1421.84 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 £1421.84)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Littlemill?

Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) (1.5L) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Only Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) (1.5L)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh FruitYeasty

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

SmokeyMedicinalOld WoodLeatheryDried Fruit

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