Port Ellen 28 Year Old 1983 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) vs Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 28 Year Old 1983 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Port Ellen
£995
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
| Port Ellen 28 Year Old 1983 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) | Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Glengoyne |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.6% | 50.3% |
| Age | 28 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £995 | £995 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 28 Year Old 1983 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Port Ellen 28 Year Old 1983 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is better value at £995 vs £995.
For beginners: Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 28 Year Old 1983 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 28 Year Old 1983 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) 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.
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve 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
Only Port Ellen 28 Year Old 1983 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve