Loch Lomond 29 Year Old Mizanura Cask - 150th Open Limited Edition vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 29 Year Old Mizanura Cask - 150th Open Limited Edition
Loch Lomond
£1500
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
| Loch Lomond 29 Year Old Mizanura Cask - 150th Open Limited Edition | Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Port Ellen |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 47.5% |
| Age | 29 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £1500 | £999.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 29 Year Old Mizanura Cask - 150th Open Limited Edition
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Loch Lomond 29 Year Old Mizanura Cask - 150th Open Limited Edition
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 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 £1500.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 29 Year Old Mizanura Cask - 150th Open Limited Edition is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 29 Year Old Mizanura Cask - 150th Open Limited Edition
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1500 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 £1500)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 29 Year Old Mizanura Cask - 150th Open Limited Edition is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 Loch Lomond 29 Year Old Mizanura Cask - 150th Open Limited Edition
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)