Port Ellen 12 Year Old / Douglas Murdoch Islay Whisky vs Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 12 Year Old / Douglas Murdoch Islay Whisky
Port Ellen
£900
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Girvan
★ 5.00
£595
| Port Ellen 12 Year Old / Douglas Murdoch Islay Whisky | Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Girvan |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £900 | £595 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 12 Year Old / Douglas Murdoch Islay Whisky
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Port Ellen 12 Year Old / Douglas Murdoch Islay Whisky
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 £900.
For beginners: Port Ellen 12 Year Old / Douglas Murdoch Islay Whisky is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 12 Year Old / Douglas Murdoch Islay Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£900 vs £595)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£595 vs £900)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 12 Year Old / Douglas Murdoch Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 12 Year Old / Douglas Murdoch Islay Whisky
Only Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation