Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 vs Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7535729) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£67
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7535729) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Craigellachie
£105
| Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 | Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7535729) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Craigellachie |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 53.9% |
| Age | 6 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £66.95 | £104.57 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7535729) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7535729) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £105.
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 £104.57)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7535729) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£104.57 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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7535729) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7535729) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)