Jura 30 Year Old 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.
Jura 30 Year Old
Jura
★ 5.00
£699
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1978 (bottled 2002) - The Whisky Shop 10th Anniversary Bottling
Port Ellen
£595
| Jura 30 Year Old | Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1978 (bottled 2002) - The Whisky Shop 10th Anniversary Bottling | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Jura | Port Ellen |
| Region | Island | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44% | 57.9% |
| Age | 30 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £699 | £594.8 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Jura 30 Year Old
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1978 (bottled 2002) - The Whisky Shop 10th Anniversary Bottling
Jura 30 Year Old
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1978 (bottled 2002) - The Whisky Shop 10th Anniversary Bottling
Quick verdict
Jura 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1978 (bottled 2002) - The Whisky Shop 10th Anniversary Bottling is better value at £595 vs £699.
For beginners: Jura 30 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Jura 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 24 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£699 vs £594.8)
- −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
- +More affordable (£594.8 vs £699)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Jura?
Jura 30 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 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
Both taste of
Only Jura 30 Year Old
Only Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1978 (bottled 2002) - The Whisky Shop 10th Anniversary Bottling