Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 vs Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 - First Fill Bourbon Barrel (Blind Summit Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£67
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 - First Fill Bourbon Barrel (Blind Summit Whisky)
Caol Ila
£64
| Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 | Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 - First Fill Bourbon Barrel (Blind Summit Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Caol Ila |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 55.8% |
| Age | 6 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £66.95 | £63.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 - First Fill Bourbon Barrel (Blind Summit Whisky)
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 - First Fill Bourbon Barrel (Blind Summit Whisky)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 - First Fill Bourbon Barrel (Blind Summit Whisky) is better value at £64 vs £67.
For beginners: Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 is more approachable (50/100 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 £63.95)
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 - First Fill Bourbon Barrel (Blind Summit Whisky)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£63.95 vs £66.95)
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Caol?
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 - First Fill Bourbon Barrel (Blind Summit Whisky) 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
Only Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Only Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 - First Fill Bourbon Barrel (Blind Summit Whisky)
Where to buy
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 - First Fill Bourbon Barrel (Blind Summit Whisky)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange