Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve vs Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Port Ellen
£810
| Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Port Ellen |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 51.1% |
| Age | 25 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £995 | £810 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is better value at £810 vs £995.
For beginners: Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£995 vs £810)
- −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
- +More affordable (£810 vs £995)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve 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 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
Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Only Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)