Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (Release No.11535) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) vs Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (Release No.11535) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£4000
Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966
Auchentoshan
★ 4.67
£3000
| Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (Release No.11535) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) | Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Auchentoshan |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.9% | 40.9% |
| Age | 35 yr | 44 yr |
| Price | £3999.95 | £2999.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.67/5 |
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (Release No.11535) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (Release No.11535) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966
Quick verdict
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (Release No.11535) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).
Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966 is better value at £3000 vs £4000.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (Release No.11535) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£3999.95 vs £2999.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£2999.95 vs £3999.95)
- +Longer maturation (44 vs 35 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (Release No.11535) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) 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 Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
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Only Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (Release No.11535) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
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