Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 7181) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 7181) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Rosebank
£999
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 7181) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Rosebank |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 50% |
| Age | 33 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £999.95 | £999 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 7181) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 7181) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 7181) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £999 vs £1000.
For beginners: Rosebank 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 7181) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
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 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£999.95 vs £999)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 7181) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£999 vs £999.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Rosebank?
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 7181) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 7181) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)