Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1995 (cask CM264) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) vs Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

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

Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1995 (cask CM264) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
DistilleryAllt-á-BhainneBruichladdich
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.9%59.2%
Age24 yr7 yr
Price£103.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1995 (cask CM264) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

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

Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1995 (cask CM264) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)

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 £104.

For beginners: Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1995 (cask CM264) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1995 (cask CM264) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£103.95 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 £103.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (59.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Allt-á-Bhainne?

Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1995 (cask CM264) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) 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 Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1995 (cask CM264) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

SmokeySherriedOilyLeathery

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