Tomatin 30 Year Old vs Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomatin 30 Year Old
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£585
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Port Ellen
£810
| Tomatin 30 Year Old | Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Port Ellen |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 51.1% |
| Age | 30 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £585 | £810 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tomatin 30 Year Old
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Tomatin 30 Year Old
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Tomatin 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomatin 30 Year Old is better value at £585 vs £810.
For beginners: Tomatin 30 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 30 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£810 vs £585)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 30 Year Old 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.
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) 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
Both taste of
Only Tomatin 30 Year Old
Only Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)