Port Charlotte 21 Year Old 2001 (cask 260) (Vintage Bottlers) vs Jura 30 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 21 Year Old 2001 (cask 260) (Vintage Bottlers)
Bruichladdich
£535
Jura 30 Year Old
Jura
★ 5.00
£699
| Port Charlotte 21 Year Old 2001 (cask 260) (Vintage Bottlers) | Jura 30 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Jura |
| Region | Islay | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.7% | 44% |
| Age | 21 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £534.9 | £699 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Charlotte 21 Year Old 2001 (cask 260) (Vintage Bottlers)
Jura 30 Year Old
Port Charlotte 21 Year Old 2001 (cask 260) (Vintage Bottlers)
Jura 30 Year Old
Quick verdict
Jura 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Charlotte 21 Year Old 2001 (cask 260) (Vintage Bottlers) is better value at £535 vs £699.
For beginners: Jura 30 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Port Charlotte 21 Year Old 2001 (cask 260) (Vintage Bottlers)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£534.9 vs £699)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Jura 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£699 vs £534.9)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Charlotte 21 Year Old 2001 (cask 260) (Vintage Bottlers) 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 Jura?
Jura 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Only Port Charlotte 21 Year Old 2001 (cask 260) (Vintage Bottlers)
Only Jura 30 Year Old