Port Ellen 1979 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Wilson & Morgan Islay Whisky vs Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Port Ellen 1979 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Wilson & Morgan Islay Whisky
Port Ellen
£2250

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£1500
| Port Ellen 1979 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Wilson & Morgan Islay Whisky | Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Laphroaig |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46.6% |
| Age | NAS | 32 yr |
| Price | £2250 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 1979 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Wilson & Morgan Islay Whisky
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Port Ellen 1979 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Wilson & Morgan Islay Whisky
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is better value at £1500 vs £2250.
For beginners: Port Ellen 1979 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Wilson & Morgan Islay Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 1979 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Wilson & Morgan Islay Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£2250 vs £1500)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£1500 vs £2250)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 1979 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Wilson & Morgan Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
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