Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 vs Port Ellen 16 Year Old 1980 (cask 89/589/47) - First Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£999
Port Ellen 16 Year Old 1980 (cask 89/589/47) - First Cask
Port Ellen
£995
| Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 | Port Ellen 16 Year Old 1980 (cask 89/589/47) - First Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Port Ellen |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.1% | 46% |
| Age | 30 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £999 | £995 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Port Ellen 16 Year Old 1980 (cask 89/589/47) - First Cask
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Port Ellen 16 Year Old 1980 (cask 89/589/47) - First Cask
Quick verdict
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Ellen 16 Year Old 1980 (cask 89/589/47) - First Cask is better value at £995 vs £999.
For beginners: Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 16 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£999 vs £995)
Port Ellen 16 Year Old 1980 (cask 89/589/47) - First Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£995 vs £999)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 16 Year Old 1980 (cask 89/589/47) - First Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Only Port Ellen 16 Year Old 1980 (cask 89/589/47) - First Cask