Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Rosebank 21 Year Old Unity Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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 Unity Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Rosebank
£1350
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Rosebank 21 Year Old Unity Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Rosebank |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 47.5% | 40% |
| Age | 33 yr | NAS |
| Price | £999.95 | £1350 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Rosebank 21 Year Old Unity Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Rosebank 21 Year Old Unity Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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 £1350.
For beginners: Rosebank 21 Year Old Unity Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 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)
- +More affordable (£999.95 vs £1350)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Rosebank 21 Year Old Unity Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£1350 vs £999.95)
- −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 Unity Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old Unity Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky