Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 (cask 6101) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£379
| Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 (cask 6101) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Invergordon |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 42.5% |
| Age | 27 yr | 52 yr |
| Price | £599.95 | £379.13 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 (cask 6101) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 (cask 6101) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £379 vs £600.
For beginners: Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£599.95 vs £379.13)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£379.13 vs £599.95)
- +Longer maturation (52 vs 27 years)
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 Invergordon?
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 (cask 6101) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Only Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)