Highland Park 40 Year Old vs Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 40 Year Old
Highland Park
★ 4.88
£2995
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£2700
| Highland Park 40 Year Old | Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Port Ellen |
| Region | Island | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.3% | 47.8% |
| Age | 40 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £2995 | £2699.95 |
| Rating | 4.88/5 | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 40 Year Old
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Highland Park 40 Year Old
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.88).
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £2700 vs £2995.
For beginners: Highland Park 40 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 40 Year Old
Pros
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 35 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£2995 vs £2699.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.9 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£2699.95 vs £2995)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 40 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
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Only Highland Park 40 Year Old
Only Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt)