Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Suntory Hibiki Blended 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
Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky
Hibiki
£799
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Hibiki |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 47.5% | 43% |
| Age | 33 yr | NAS |
| Price | £999.95 | £799 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky
Quick verdict
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky is better value at £799 vs £1000.
For beginners: Suntory Hibiki Blended 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£999.95 vs £799)
Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£799 vs £999.95)
Cons
- −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 Suntory?
Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Only Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky