Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Port Dundas
£131
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Cardhu
★ 5.00
£84
| Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Dundas | Cardhu |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 56% |
| Age | 29 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £131.42 | £83.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Quick verdict
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is better value at £84 vs £131.
For beginners: Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 11 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£131.42 vs £83.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£83.9 vs £131.42)
Cons
- −High ABV (56%) — may need water
Who should buy Port?
Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (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 Cardhu?
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) 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.
Tasting notes
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