Port Ellen 23 Year Old 1978 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
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
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£999
| Port Ellen 23 Year Old 1978 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Highland Park |
| Region | Islay | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 48.1% |
| Age | 23 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £999 | £999 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 23 Year Old 1978 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Port Ellen 23 Year Old 1978 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Quick verdict
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 is better value at £999 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
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Highland?
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Port Ellen 23 Year Old 1978 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013