Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 vs Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #65 (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£67
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #65 (Signatory)
Caol Ila
£49
| Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 | Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #65 (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Caol Ila |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 57.1% |
| Age | 6 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £66.95 | £48.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #65 (Signatory)
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #65 (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #65 (Signatory) is better value at £49 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 £48.95)
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #65 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£48.95 vs £66.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — 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 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #65 (Signatory) 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
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Only Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
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Where to buy
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #65 (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange