Strathmill 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 2101) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

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

Strathmill 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 2101) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
DistilleryStrathmillBruichladdich
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.8%59.2%
Age22 yr7 yr
Price£104.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Strathmill 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 2101) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness38/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner30/100
Value59/100

Strathmill 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 2101) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £105.

For beginners: Strathmill 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 2101) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (30/100 beginner score).

Strathmill 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 2101) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£104.95 vs £84.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 £104.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (59.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Strathmill?

Strathmill 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 2101) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 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

Fresh Fruit

Only Strathmill 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 2101) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractToastedOld WoodNutty

Only Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

SmokeySherriedOilyLeathery

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