Port Ellen 1978 / 43 Year Old / Prima & Ultima 4 Islay Whisky vs Yamazaki 50 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 1978 / 43 Year Old / Prima & Ultima 4 Islay Whisky
Port Ellen
£13000
Yamazaki 50 Year Old
Yamazaki
★ 4.56
£10000
| Port Ellen 1978 / 43 Year Old / Prima & Ultima 4 Islay Whisky | Yamazaki 50 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Yamazaki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 57% |
| Age | NAS | 50 yr |
| Price | £13000 | £9999.95 |
| Rating | — | 4.56/5 |
Port Ellen 1978 / 43 Year Old / Prima & Ultima 4 Islay Whisky
Yamazaki 50 Year Old
Port Ellen 1978 / 43 Year Old / Prima & Ultima 4 Islay Whisky
Yamazaki 50 Year Old
Quick verdict
Yamazaki 50 Year Old is rated higher (4.56 vs 0.00).
Yamazaki 50 Year Old is better value at £10000 vs £13000.
For beginners: Port Ellen 1978 / 43 Year Old / Prima & Ultima 4 Islay Whisky is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 1978 / 43 Year Old / Prima & Ultima 4 Islay Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£13000 vs £9999.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.6)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Yamazaki 50 Year Old
Pros
- +Higher community rating (4.6/5)
- +More affordable (£9999.95 vs £13000)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 1978 / 43 Year Old / Prima & Ultima 4 Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy Yamazaki?
Yamazaki 50 Year Old 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
Only Port Ellen 1978 / 43 Year Old / Prima & Ultima 4 Islay Whisky
Only Yamazaki 50 Year Old