Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old vs Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£85
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£117
| Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old | Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Glengoyne |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.2% | 52.6% |
| Age | 7 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £117.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £117.
For beginners: Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£84.9 vs £117.45)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Pros
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 7 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£117.45 vs £84.9)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation 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
Only Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Only Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Where to buy
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange