Port Dundas 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 72910) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Port Dundas 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 72910) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
DistilleryPort DundasBarton Brands
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeGrainBlended
ABV58.4%43%
Age24 yrNAS
Price£199£180
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Port Dundas 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 72910) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value25/100

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value28/100

Port Dundas 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 72910) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is better value at £180 vs £199.

For beginners: Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Port Dundas 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 72910) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£199 vs £180)

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£180 vs £199)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Port?

Port Dundas 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 72910) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Barton's?

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Port Dundas 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 72910) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Old WoodNuttySherried

Only Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

ToastedTobaccoOily

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