Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road vs Port Ellen 1982 (bottled 2001) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Jura
★ 5.00
£299
Port Ellen 1982 (bottled 2001) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Port Ellen
★ 3.00
£300
| Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road | Port Ellen 1982 (bottled 2001) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Jura | Port Ellen |
| Region | Island | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 40% |
| Age | 22 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £299 | £299.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.00/5 |
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Port Ellen 1982 (bottled 2001) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Port Ellen 1982 (bottled 2001) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road is better value at £299 vs £300.
For beginners: Port Ellen 1982 (bottled 2001) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£299 vs £299.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Port Ellen 1982 (bottled 2001) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£299.95 vs £299)
- −Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Jura?
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road 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 1982 (bottled 2001) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Only Port Ellen 1982 (bottled 2001) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)