Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old vs Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask

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

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year OldInchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask
DistilleryBruichladdichInchgower
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV59.2%53.1%
Age7 yr13 yr
Price£84.9£86.95
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner30/100
Value59/100

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £87.

For beginners: Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

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 £86.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (59.2%) — may need water

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£86.95 vs £84.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask 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

Sherried

Only Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

SmokeyFresh FruitOilyLeathery

Only Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask

Cooked FruitOld WoodNuttyToasted

Where to buy

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask

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