Port Dundas 52 Year Old 1964 (Special Release 2017) vs Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Dundas 52 Year Old 1964 (Special Release 2017)
Port Dundas
£775
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Bowmore
★ 4.80
£499
| Port Dundas 52 Year Old 1964 (Special Release 2017) | Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Dundas | Bowmore |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.6% | 56.9% |
| Age | 52 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £774.95 | £499 |
| Rating | — | 4.80/5 |
Port Dundas 52 Year Old 1964 (Special Release 2017)
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Port Dundas 52 Year Old 1964 (Special Release 2017)
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Quick verdict
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old is rated higher (4.80 vs 0.00).
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old is better value at £499 vs £775.
For beginners: Port Dundas 52 Year Old 1964 (Special Release 2017) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Port Dundas 52 Year Old 1964 (Special Release 2017)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (52 vs 10 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£774.95 vs £499)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
- +More affordable (£499 vs £774.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Port?
Port Dundas 52 Year Old 1964 (Special Release 2017) 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 Bowmore?
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old 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 Port Dundas 52 Year Old 1964 (Special Release 2017)
Only Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old