Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs The Macallan 18 Year Old 1997 Sherry 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
The Macallan 18 Year Old 1997 Sherry Oak
The Macallan
£799
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | The Macallan 18 Year Old 1997 Sherry Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | The Macallan |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 43% |
| Age | 33 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £999.95 | £799 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
The Macallan 18 Year Old 1997 Sherry Oak
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
The Macallan 18 Year Old 1997 Sherry Oak
Quick verdict
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Macallan 18 Year Old 1997 Sherry Oak is better value at £799 vs £1000.
For beginners: The Macallan 18 Year Old 1997 Sherry Oak 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)
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£999.95 vs £799)
The Macallan 18 Year Old 1997 Sherry Oak
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£799 vs £999.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 The?
The Macallan 18 Year Old 1997 Sherry Oak suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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