Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1977 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) vs Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1977 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Port Ellen
£1495
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£1500
| Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1977 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) | Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Laphroaig |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.3% | 46.6% |
| Age | 35 yr | 32 yr |
| Price | £1495 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1977 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1977 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1977 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) is better value at £1495 vs £1500.
For beginners: Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1977 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1977 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£1495 vs £1500)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 32 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£1500 vs £1495)
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1977 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
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Only Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1977 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
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