Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation vs Port Dundas 52 Year Old 1964 (Special Release 2017)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Girvan
★ 5.00
£595

Port Dundas 52 Year Old 1964 (Special Release 2017)
Port Dundas
£775
| Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation | Port Dundas 52 Year Old 1964 (Special Release 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Girvan | Port Dundas |
| Region | Lowland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Grain |
| ABV | 48% | 44.6% |
| Age | NAS | 52 yr |
| Price | £595 | £774.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Port Dundas 52 Year Old 1964 (Special Release 2017)
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Port Dundas 52 Year Old 1964 (Special Release 2017)
Quick verdict
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation is better value at £595 vs £775.
For beginners: Port Dundas 52 Year Old 1964 (Special Release 2017) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£595 vs £774.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Port Dundas 52 Year Old 1964 (Special Release 2017)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£774.95 vs £595)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Girvan?
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Who should buy Port?
Port Dundas 52 Year Old 1964 (Special Release 2017) 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
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