Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s vs Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)

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

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970sPort Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)
DistilleryHaller'sPort Dundas
RegionLowland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV43%51.3%
Age8 yr31 yr
Price£240£199
Rating5.00/5

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value21/100

Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £199 vs £240.

For beginners: Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

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 (£240 vs £199)

Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£199 vs £240)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Haller’s?

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s 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.

Who should buy Port?

Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead) 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

Oily

Only Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

ToastedVanillaTobaccoHoney

Only Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)

Malt ExtractNuttyHay-likeYeasty

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