Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Springbank 10 Year Old 2001 - Rundlets and Kilderkins
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
Springbank 10 Year Old 2001 - Rundlets and Kilderkins
Springbank
★ 5.00
£799
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Springbank 10 Year Old 2001 - Rundlets and Kilderkins | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Springbank |
| Region | Islay | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 49.4% |
| Age | 33 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £999.95 | £799 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Springbank 10 Year Old 2001 - Rundlets and Kilderkins
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Springbank 10 Year Old 2001 - Rundlets and Kilderkins
Quick verdict
Springbank 10 Year Old 2001 - Rundlets and Kilderkins is better value at £799 vs £1000.
For beginners: Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£999.95 vs £799)
Springbank 10 Year Old 2001 - Rundlets and Kilderkins
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£799 vs £999.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Springbank?
Springbank 10 Year Old 2001 - Rundlets and Kilderkins suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Springbank 10 Year Old 2001 - Rundlets and Kilderkins