Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£120
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£85
| Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.1% | 59.2% |
| Age | 11 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £119.95 | £84.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £120.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 7 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (60.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119.95 vs £84.9)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£84.9 vs £119.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2006 - 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.
Who should buy Port?
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old 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 Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old