Port Ellen 23 Year Old 1978 (cask 5339) - Signatory vs Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 23 Year Old 1978 (cask 5339) - Signatory
Port Ellen
£1200
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
| Port Ellen 23 Year Old 1978 (cask 5339) - Signatory | Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Glengoyne |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.4% | 50.3% |
| Age | 23 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £1200 | £995 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 23 Year Old 1978 (cask 5339) - Signatory
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Port Ellen 23 Year Old 1978 (cask 5339) - Signatory
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is better value at £995 vs £1200.
For beginners: Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 23 Year Old 1978 (cask 5339) - Signatory
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1200 vs £995)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£995 vs £1200)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 23 Year Old 1978 (cask 5339) - Signatory 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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve 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.
Tasting notes
Only Port Ellen 23 Year Old 1978 (cask 5339) - Signatory
Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve