Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) vs Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1979 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£399
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1979 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Port Ellen
£500
| Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) | Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1979 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Laphroaig | Port Ellen |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.9% | 56.8% |
| Age | 25 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £399 | £499.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1979 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1979 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) is better value at £399 vs £500.
For beginners: Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£399 vs £499.99)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1979 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£499.99 vs £399)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1979 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2017 Release)
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