Port Ellen 1982 (bottled 2001) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 1982 (bottled 2001) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Port Ellen
★ 3.00
£300
Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s
Haller's
★ 5.00
£240
| Port Ellen 1982 (bottled 2001) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Haller's |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 19 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £299.95 | £240 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 1982 (bottled 2001) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s
Port Ellen 1982 (bottled 2001) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s
Quick verdict
Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s is better value at £240 vs £300.
For beginners: Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 1982 (bottled 2001) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£299.95 vs £240)
- −Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 1982 (bottled 2001) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Haller’s?
Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
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