Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1975 - First Bottling (Silver Seal) vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1975 - First Bottling (Silver Seal)Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryPort EllenPort Ellen
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%47.5%
Age25 yr33 yr
Price£1599£999.95
Rating5.00/5

Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1975 - First Bottling (Silver Seal)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1975 - First Bottling (Silver Seal)

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 £1599.

For beginners: Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1975 - First Bottling (Silver Seal) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1975 - First Bottling (Silver Seal)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£1599 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 £1599)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Port?

Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1975 - First Bottling (Silver Seal) 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

Both taste of

SmokeyDried FruitLeatheryMedicinalOld Wood

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