Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 vs Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Highland Light Infantry - 1980s

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

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Highland Light Infantry - 1980s
DistilleryBruichladdichGlen Moray
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%40%
Age6 yr12 yr
Price£66.95£99
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011

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

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Highland Light Infantry - 1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Highland Light Infantry - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £99.

For beginners: Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Highland Light Infantry - 1980s is more approachable (75/100 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 £99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Highland Light Infantry - 1980s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£99 vs £66.95)
  • 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 Glen?

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Highland Light Infantry - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011

SmokeyOilyKippery

Only Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Highland Light Infantry - 1980s

Malt ExtractToastedHoney

Where to buy

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