Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Port Ellen
★ 4.25
£290
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Teaninich |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.3% | 65% |
| Age | 30 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £289.95 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 4.25/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.25).
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) is better value at £290 vs £344.
For beginners: Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£289.95 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 23 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £289.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) 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.
Who should buy Teaninich?
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts 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 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts