Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old vs Caol Ila 8 Year Old - Wee Brother (Na Bràithrean)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£85
Caol Ila 8 Year Old - Wee Brother (Na Bràithrean)
Caol Ila
£80
| Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old | Caol Ila 8 Year Old - Wee Brother (Na Bràithrean) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Caol Ila |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.2% | 60.2% |
| Age | 7 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £79.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Caol Ila 8 Year Old - Wee Brother (Na Bràithrean)
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Caol Ila 8 Year Old - Wee Brother (Na Bràithrean)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 8 Year Old - Wee Brother (Na Bràithrean) is better value at £80 vs £85.
For beginners: Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old is more approachable (30/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £79.95)
Caol Ila 8 Year Old - Wee Brother (Na Bràithrean)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£79.95 vs £84.9)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −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 Caol?
Caol Ila 8 Year Old - Wee Brother (Na Bràithrean) 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 MRC:01 7 Year Old
Only Caol Ila 8 Year Old - Wee Brother (Na Bràithrean)
Where to buy
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Caol Ila 8 Year Old - Wee Brother (Na Bràithrean)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange