Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice vs Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice
Port Ellen
£678
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Girvan
★ 5.00
£595
| Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice | Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Girvan |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 56.2% | 48% |
| Age | 31 yr | NAS |
| Price | £678.23 | £595 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Quick verdict
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation is better value at £595 vs £678.
For beginners: Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£678.23 vs £595)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£595 vs £678.23)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Girvan?
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation 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 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice
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