Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8% vs Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1978 (bottled 2002) - The Whisky Shop 10th Anniversary Bottling
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%
Glenglassaugh
★ 5.00
£400
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1978 (bottled 2002) - The Whisky Shop 10th Anniversary Bottling
Port Ellen
£595
| Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8% | Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1978 (bottled 2002) - The Whisky Shop 10th Anniversary Bottling | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenglassaugh | Port Ellen |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.8% | 57.9% |
| Age | 30 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £399.95 | £594.8 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1978 (bottled 2002) - The Whisky Shop 10th Anniversary Bottling
Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1978 (bottled 2002) - The Whisky Shop 10th Anniversary Bottling
Quick verdict
Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8% is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8% is better value at £400 vs £595.
For beginners: Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8% is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£399.95 vs £594.8)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 24 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1978 (bottled 2002) - The Whisky Shop 10th Anniversary Bottling
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£594.8 vs £399.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Glenglassaugh?
Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8% suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1978 (bottled 2002) - The Whisky Shop 10th Anniversary Bottling 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
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Only Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%
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