Port Charlotte 18 Year Old (51.5% ABV) vs Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 18 Year Old (51.5% ABV)
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£175
Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s
Haller's
★ 5.00
£240
| Port Charlotte 18 Year Old (51.5% ABV) | Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Haller's |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 51.5% | 43% |
| Age | 18 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £174.95 | £240 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Charlotte 18 Year Old (51.5% ABV)
Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s
Port Charlotte 18 Year Old (51.5% ABV)
Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 18 Year Old (51.5% ABV) is better value at £175 vs £240.
For beginners: Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Port Charlotte 18 Year Old (51.5% ABV)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£174.95 vs £240)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£240 vs £174.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Charlotte 18 Year Old (51.5% ABV) 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 Haller’s?
Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Port Charlotte 18 Year Old (51.5% ABV)
Only Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s