Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 vs Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£67
Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)
Caol Ila
£104
| Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 | Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Caol Ila |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 61.5% |
| Age | 6 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £66.95 | £103.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 is better value at £67 vs £104.
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 affordable (£66.95 vs £103.9)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (61.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£103.9 vs £66.95)
- −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 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du 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 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)