Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 (cask 6101) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 (cask 6101) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£600
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£399
| Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 (cask 6101) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Rosebank |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 27 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £599.95 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 (cask 6101) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 (cask 6101) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Quick verdict
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £399 vs £600.
For beginners: Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 (cask 6101) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£599.95 vs £399)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£399 vs £599.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 (cask 6101) - Provenance (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 Rosebank?
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Only Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 (cask 6101) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Only Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna