Mars Maltage Komagatake 10 Year Old Decanter vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mars Maltage Komagatake 10 Year Old Decanter
Mars
£995
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
| Mars Maltage Komagatake 10 Year Old Decanter | Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mars | Port Ellen |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 47.5% |
| Age | 10 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £995 | £999.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mars Maltage Komagatake 10 Year Old Decanter
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Mars Maltage Komagatake 10 Year Old Decanter
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).
Mars Maltage Komagatake 10 Year Old Decanter is better value at £995 vs £1000.
For beginners: Mars Maltage Komagatake 10 Year Old Decanter is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Mars Maltage Komagatake 10 Year Old Decanter
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£995 vs £999.95)
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)
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£999.95 vs £995)
Who should buy Mars?
Mars Maltage Komagatake 10 Year Old Decanter suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
Only Mars Maltage Komagatake 10 Year Old Decanter
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)