Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead) vs Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

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

Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s
DistilleryPort DundasHaller's
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeGrainBlended
ABV51.3%43%
Age31 yr8 yr
Price£199£240
Rating5.00/5

Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value21/100

Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £199 vs £240.

For beginners: Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£199 vs £240)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

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 (£240 vs £199)

Who should buy Port?

Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead) 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 Haller’s?

Haller’s SRS Blended 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

Oily

Only Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)

Malt ExtractNuttyHay-likeYeasty

Only Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

ToastedVanillaTobaccoHoney

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