Glenfarclas 30 Year Old vs Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 10124) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£633
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 10124) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Port Ellen
£783
| Glenfarclas 30 Year Old | Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 10124) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | Port Ellen |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 53.5% |
| Age | 30 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £632.95 | £783.33 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 10124) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 10124) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is better value at £633 vs £783.
For beginners: Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£632.95 vs £783.33)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 10124) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£783.33 vs £632.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 10124) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) 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
Only Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Only Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 10124) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)