Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 vs Aberlour 9 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£67
Aberlour 9 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Aberlour
£73
| Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 | Aberlour 9 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Aberlour |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 49.6% |
| Age | 6 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £66.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Aberlour 9 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Aberlour 9 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £73.
For beginners: Aberlour 9 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 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 £72.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Aberlour 9 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (9 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£72.95 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 Aberlour?
Aberlour 9 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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
Only Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Only Aberlour 9 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Aberlour 9 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange