Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 (cask 02 - bottled 2010) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) vs Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 (cask 02 - bottled 2010) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)
Port Ellen
£464
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Girvan
★ 5.00
£595
| Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 (cask 02 - bottled 2010) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) | Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Girvan |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 27 yr | NAS |
| Price | £464.14 | £595 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 (cask 02 - bottled 2010) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 (cask 02 - bottled 2010) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Quick verdict
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 (cask 02 - bottled 2010) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) is better value at £464 vs £595.
For beginners: Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 (cask 02 - bottled 2010) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£464.14 vs £595)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£595 vs £464.14)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 (cask 02 - bottled 2010) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) 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 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 27 Year Old 1983 (cask 02 - bottled 2010) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)
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