Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 3639) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 3639) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Port Ellen
£695
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£715
| Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 3639) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Dalmore |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 42% |
| Age | 25 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £695 | £715 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 3639) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 3639) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 3639) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £695 vs £715.
For beginners: Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 3639) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£695 vs £715)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
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 (£715 vs £695)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 3639) - Old Malt Cask (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 Dalmore?
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) 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
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