Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Springbank 32 Year Old (2004 Release)

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

Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Springbank 32 Year Old (2004 Release)
DistilleryPort EllenSpringbank
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.5%46%
Age33 yr32 yr
Price£999.95£1295
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Springbank 32 Year Old (2004 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Springbank 32 Year Old (2004 Release)

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 £1295.

For beginners: Springbank 32 Year Old (2004 Release) is more approachable (60/100 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 £1295)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Springbank 32 Year Old (2004 Release)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£1295 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 Springbank?

Springbank 32 Year Old (2004 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodDried Fruit

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

SmokeyMedicinalLeathery

Only Springbank 32 Year Old (2004 Release)

SherriedChocolate

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