Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 3639) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Hibiki 17 Year Old
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
Hibiki 17 Year Old
Hibiki
★ 4.75
£699
| Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 3639) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Hibiki 17 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Hibiki |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 50% | 43% |
| Age | 25 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £695 | £699 |
| Rating | — | 4.75/5 |
Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 3639) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Hibiki 17 Year Old
Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 3639) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Hibiki 17 Year Old
Quick verdict
Hibiki 17 Year Old is rated higher (4.75 vs 0.00).
Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 3639) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £695 vs £699.
For beginners: Hibiki 17 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 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 £699)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 17 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)
Hibiki 17 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£699 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 Hibiki?
Hibiki 17 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Only Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 3639) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only Hibiki 17 Year Old