Port Askaig 28 Year Old vs Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Port Askaig 28 Year Old
Port Askaig
£340

Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Tamdhu
★ 5.00
£395
| Port Askaig 28 Year Old | Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Askaig | Tamdhu |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.8% | 43% |
| Age | 28 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £339.9 | £395 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Askaig 28 Year Old
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Port Askaig 28 Year Old
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Askaig 28 Year Old is better value at £340 vs £395.
For beginners: Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Port Askaig 28 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£339.9 vs £395)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 28 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£395 vs £339.9)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Askaig 28 Year Old 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 Tamdhu?
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Port Askaig 28 Year Old
Only Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Where to buy
Port Askaig 28 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange