Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) vs Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryCardhuPort Dundas
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV56%57%
Age11 yr29 yr
Price£83.9£131.42
Rating5.00/5

Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value60/100

Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is better value at £84 vs £131.

For beginners: Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£83.9 vs £131.42)

Cons

  • High ABV (56%) — may need water

Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (29 vs 11 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£131.42 vs £83.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Cardhu?

Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Port?

Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)

HoneyFresh FruitNew Wood

Only Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

ToastedOld Wood

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