Lochside 1966 / 35 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Highland 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.

Lochside 1966 / 35 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Highland WhiskyPort Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryLochsidePort Ellen
RegionIslay
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%47.5%
AgeNAS33 yr
Price£1500£999.95
Rating5.00/5

Lochside 1966 / 35 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Lochside 1966 / 35 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Highland 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).

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £1000 vs £1500.

For beginners: Lochside 1966 / 35 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Highland Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Lochside 1966 / 35 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£1500 vs £999.95)
  • 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 affordable (£999.95 vs £1500)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Lochside?

Lochside 1966 / 35 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Highland 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

Old WoodLeathery

Only Lochside 1966 / 35 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Highland Whisky

TobaccoOily

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried Fruit

Explore more