Port Ellen 23 Year Old 1978 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Jura 30 Year Old
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
Jura 30 Year Old
Jura
★ 5.00
£699
| Port Ellen 23 Year Old 1978 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Jura 30 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Jura |
| Region | Islay | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 44% |
| Age | 23 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £999 | £699 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 23 Year Old 1978 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Jura 30 Year Old
Port Ellen 23 Year Old 1978 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Jura 30 Year Old
Quick verdict
Jura 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Jura 30 Year Old is better value at £699 vs £999.
For beginners: Jura 30 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 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 £699)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Jura 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£699 vs £999)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −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 Jura?
Jura 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
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Only Port Ellen 23 Year Old 1978 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
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