Port Ellen 23 Year Old 1978 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 23 Year Old 1978 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Port Ellen
£999
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
| Port Ellen 23 Year Old 1978 - Old Malt Cask (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 | 50% | 50.3% |
| Age | 23 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £999 | £995 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 23 Year Old 1978 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Port Ellen 23 Year Old 1978 - Old Malt Cask (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 £999.
For beginners: Port Ellen 23 Year Old 1978 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 23 Year Old 1978 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£999 vs £995)
- −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 affordable (£995 vs £999)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 23 Year Old 1978 - 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 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 23 Year Old 1978 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve