Niepoort Garrafeira 1983 Vintage Port vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Niepoort Garrafeira 1983 Vintage PortPort Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryNiepoortPort Ellen
RegionIslay
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%47.5%
AgeNAS33 yr
Price£750£999.95
Rating5.00/5

Niepoort Garrafeira 1983 Vintage Port

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Niepoort Garrafeira 1983 Vintage Port

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).

Niepoort Garrafeira 1983 Vintage Port is better value at £750 vs £1000.

For beginners: Niepoort Garrafeira 1983 Vintage Port is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Niepoort Garrafeira 1983 Vintage Port

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£750 vs £999.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £750)

Who should buy Niepoort?

Niepoort Garrafeira 1983 Vintage Port 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

Dried Fruit

Only Niepoort Garrafeira 1983 Vintage Port

HoneyNuttyToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalOld WoodLeathery

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