Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice vs Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
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
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£715
| Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice | Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Dalmore |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.2% | 42% |
| Age | 31 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £678.23 | £715 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £678 vs £715.
For beginners: Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£678.23 vs £715)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 25 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£715 vs £678.23)
- −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 Dalmore?
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)