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 OldTamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
DistilleryPort AskaigTamdhu
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.8%43%
Age28 yr30 yr
Price£339.9£395
Rating5.00/5

Port Askaig 28 Year Old

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value13/100

Port Askaig 28 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

Old WoodDried Fruit

Only Port Askaig 28 Year Old

SmokeyLeatheryMedicinal

Only Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)

SherriedChocolateTobacco

Where to buy

Port Askaig 28 Year Old

Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)

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