Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 vs Jacquart Extra Brut Champagne

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

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011Jacquart Extra Brut Champagne
DistilleryBruichladdichJacquart
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV50%40%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£66.95£48.5
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011

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

Jacquart Extra Brut Champagne

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jacquart Extra Brut Champagne

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Jacquart Extra Brut Champagne is better value at £49 vs £67.

For beginners: Jacquart Extra Brut Champagne is more approachable (70/100 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 £48.5)

Jacquart Extra Brut Champagne

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£48.5 vs £66.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Jacquart?

Jacquart Extra Brut Champagne suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011

SmokeyOilyKippery

Only Jacquart Extra Brut Champagne

FragantCitric

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