Glengoyne 30 Year Old vs Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 30 Year Old
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£895
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Port Ellen
£810
| Glengoyne 30 Year Old | Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Port Ellen |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.8% | 51.1% |
| Age | 30 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £894.99 | £810 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glengoyne 30 Year Old
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Glengoyne 30 Year Old
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is better value at £810 vs £895.
For beginners: Glengoyne 30 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£894.99 vs £810)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£810 vs £894.99)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 30 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 30 Year Old 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 Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - 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 Glengoyne 30 Year Old
Only Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)