Ichiro's Malt 1991 Five of Clubs vs Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Ichiro's Malt 1991 Five of Clubs
Ichiro
★ 4.50
£133

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£85
| Ichiro's Malt 1991 Five of Clubs | Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ichiro | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.4% | 59.2% |
| Age | NAS | 7 yr |
| Price | £132.95 | £84.9 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ichiro's Malt 1991 Five of Clubs
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Ichiro's Malt 1991 Five of Clubs
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £133.
For beginners: Ichiro's Malt 1991 Five of Clubs is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Ichiro's Malt 1991 Five of Clubs
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£132.95 vs £84.9)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£84.9 vs £132.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Ichiro's?
Ichiro's Malt 1991 Five of Clubs 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 Ichiro's Malt 1991 Five of Clubs
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