Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 vs Inchfad 15 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£67
Inchfad 15 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Loch Lomond
★ 4.67
£50
| Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 | Inchfad 15 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 52.8% |
| Age | 6 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £66.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.67/5 |
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Inchfad 15 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Inchfad 15 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).
Inchfad 15 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £50 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£66.95 vs £49.95)
Inchfad 15 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £66.95)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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 Inchfad?
Inchfad 15 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Inchfad 15 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchfad 15 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange