Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs The GlenAllachie 35 Year Old Cask Strength 1990
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
The GlenAllachie 35 Year Old Cask Strength 1990
GlenAllachie
£1467
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | The GlenAllachie 35 Year Old Cask Strength 1990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | GlenAllachie |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 50.2% |
| Age | 33 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £999.95 | £1466.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
The GlenAllachie 35 Year Old Cask Strength 1990
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
The GlenAllachie 35 Year Old Cask Strength 1990
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 £1467.
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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£999.95 vs £1466.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
The GlenAllachie 35 Year Old Cask Strength 1990
Pros
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 33 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1466.95 vs £999.95)
- −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 The?
The GlenAllachie 35 Year Old Cask Strength 1990 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
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