Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Sullivans Cove 17 Year Old American Oak
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
Sullivans Cove 17 Year Old American Oak
Tasmania Distillery
★ 1.00
£995
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Sullivans Cove 17 Year Old American Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Tasmania Distillery |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Australia |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 47.5% |
| Age | 33 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £999.95 | £995 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 1.00/5 |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Sullivans Cove 17 Year Old American Oak
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Sullivans Cove 17 Year Old American Oak
Quick verdict
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 1.00).
Sullivans Cove 17 Year Old American Oak is better value at £995 vs £1000.
For beginners: Sullivans Cove 17 Year Old American Oak is more approachable (55/100 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 17 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£999.95 vs £995)
Sullivans Cove 17 Year Old American Oak
Pros
- +More affordable (£995 vs £999.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (1.0 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 Sullivans?
Sullivans Cove 17 Year Old American Oak 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
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Sullivans Cove 17 Year Old American Oak