Goslings Black Seal 151 Rum Blended Modernist Rum vs Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Goslings Black Seal 151 Rum Blended Modernist RumPort Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
DistilleryGoslingsBruichladdich
RegionIslay
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%50%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£47.95£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Goslings Black Seal 151 Rum Blended Modernist Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011

Smoke65/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value75/100

Goslings Black Seal 151 Rum Blended Modernist Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Goslings Black Seal 151 Rum Blended Modernist Rum is better value at £48 vs £67.

For beginners: Goslings Black Seal 151 Rum Blended Modernist Rum is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Goslings Black Seal 151 Rum Blended Modernist Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£47.95 vs £66.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £47.95)

Who should buy Goslings?

Goslings Black Seal 151 Rum Blended Modernist Rum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Port?

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Oily

Only Goslings Black Seal 151 Rum Blended Modernist Rum

SolventCooked MashTobacco

Only Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011

SmokeyKipperyFresh Fruit

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