Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Old Bothwell vs Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Old Bothwell
Port Ellen
£799
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£715
| Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Old Bothwell | Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Dalmore |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53% | 42% |
| Age | 26 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £799 | £715 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Old Bothwell
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Old Bothwell
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is better value at £715 vs £799.
For beginners: Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Old Bothwell
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 25 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£799 vs £715)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
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 26 Year Old 1983 - Old Bothwell is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Dalmore?
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) 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
Only Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Old Bothwell
Only Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)