Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride vs Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride
Highland Park
★ 3.85
£129
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£85
| Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride | Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Island | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 59.2% |
| Age | 18 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £128.66 | £84.9 |
| Rating | 3.85/5 | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.85).
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £129.
For beginners: Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£128.66 vs £84.9)
- −Lower community rating (3.8 vs 5.0)
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£84.9 vs £128.66)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Port?
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 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
Both taste of
Only Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride
Only Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old