Midleton Very Rare 2001 vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Midleton Very Rare 2001Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryMidletonPort Ellen
RegionIslay
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%47.5%
AgeNAS33 yr
Price£999£999.95
Rating5.00/5

Midleton Very Rare 2001

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Midleton Very Rare 2001

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).

Midleton Very Rare 2001 is better value at £999 vs £1000.

For beginners: Midleton Very Rare 2001 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Midleton Very Rare 2001

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£999 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£999.95 vs £999)

Who should buy Midleton?

Midleton Very Rare 2001 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Wood

Only Midleton Very Rare 2001

SherriedHoneyNuttyToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalLeatheryDried Fruit

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