Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1982 (cask 3915) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1982 (cask 3915) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Port Ellen
£999
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£633
| Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1982 (cask 3915) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Glenfarclas 30 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 43% |
| Age | 24 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £999 | £632.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1982 (cask 3915) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1982 (cask 3915) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is better value at £633 vs £999.
For beginners: Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1982 (cask 3915) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£999 vs £632.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£632.95 vs £999)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1982 (cask 3915) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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 Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1982 (cask 3915) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only Glenfarclas 30 Year Old