Port Ellen 17 Year Old / Royal Mile Whiskies Islay Whisky vs Jura 30 Year Old

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Port Ellen 17 Year Old / Royal Mile Whiskies Islay WhiskyJura 30 Year Old
DistilleryPort EllenJura
RegionIsland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%44%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£1100£699
Rating5.00/5

Port Ellen 17 Year Old / Royal Mile Whiskies Islay Whisky

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Jura 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value7/100

Port Ellen 17 Year Old / Royal Mile Whiskies Islay Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jura 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jura 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Jura 30 Year Old is better value at £699 vs £1100.

For beginners: Jura 30 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Port Ellen 17 Year Old / Royal Mile Whiskies Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£1100 vs £699)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Jura 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£699 vs £1100)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Port?

Port Ellen 17 Year Old / Royal Mile Whiskies 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 Jura?

Jura 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Only Port Ellen 17 Year Old / Royal Mile Whiskies Islay Whisky

SmokeyMedicinalLeathery

Only Jura 30 Year Old

Old WoodToastedHoneyDried Fruit

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