Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 (cask 6101) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Jura 30 Year Old
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
Jura 30 Year Old
Jura
★ 5.00
£699
| Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 (cask 6101) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Jura 30 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Jura |
| Region | Islay | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 44% |
| Age | 27 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £599.95 | £699 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 (cask 6101) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Jura 30 Year Old
Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 (cask 6101) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Jura 30 Year Old
Quick verdict
Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 (cask 6101) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £600 vs £699.
For beginners: Jura 30 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 (cask 6101) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£599.95 vs £699)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Jura 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 27 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£699 vs £599.95)
- −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 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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