Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Springbank 30 Year Old
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 30 Year Old
Springbank
£920
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Springbank 30 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Springbank |
| Region | Islay | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 46% |
| Age | 33 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £999.95 | £920 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Springbank 30 Year Old
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Springbank 30 Year Old
Quick verdict
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Springbank 30 Year Old is better value at £920 vs £1000.
For beginners: Springbank 30 Year Old is more approachable (50/100 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 30 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£999.95 vs £920)
Springbank 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£920 vs £999.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.
Tasting notes
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Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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