Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 10124) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 10124) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Port Ellen
£783
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
| Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 10124) - Directors' Cut (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 | 53.5% | 50.3% |
| Age | 30 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £783.33 | £995 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 10124) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 10124) - Directors' Cut (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).
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 10124) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is better value at £783 vs £995.
For beginners: Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 10124) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£783.33 vs £995)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 25 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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
- −More expensive (£995 vs £783.33)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 10124) - Directors' Cut (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 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 10124) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve