Port Askaig 17 Year Old vs Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Port Askaig 17 Year Old | Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Askaig | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.8% | 50% |
| Age | 17 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £54.4 | £66.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Askaig 17 Year Old
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Port Askaig 17 Year Old
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Askaig 17 Year Old is better value at £54 vs £67.
For beginners: Port Askaig 17 Year Old is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Port Askaig 17 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£54.4 vs £66.95)
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £54.4)
Who should buy Port?
Port Askaig 17 Year Old 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 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
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Where to buy
Port Askaig 17 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange