Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna vs Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 9828) - Directors Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Rosebank
★ 5.00
£399
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 9828) - Directors Cut (Douglas Laing)
Port Ellen
£562
| Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 9828) - Directors Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rosebank | Port Ellen |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 51.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £399 | £561.69 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 9828) - Directors Cut (Douglas Laing)
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 9828) - Directors Cut (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £399 vs £562.
For beginners: Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£399 vs £561.69)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 9828) - Directors Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£561.69 vs £399)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Rosebank?
Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 9828) - 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 Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Only Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 9828) - Directors Cut (Douglas Laing)