Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 vs Edradour 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 51) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011Edradour 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 51) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryBruichladdichEdradour
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%46%
Age6 yr10 yr
Price£66.95£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011

Smoke65/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value75/100

Edradour 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 51) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 51) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Edradour 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 51) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £50 vs £67.

For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 51) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

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 £49.95)

Edradour 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 51) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £66.95)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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.

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 51) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011

SmokeyOilyKippery

Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 51) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

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