Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old vs Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 (Master of Malt)

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

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year OldCaol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryBruichladdichCaol Ila
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV59.2%57.2%
Age7 yr11 yr
Price£84.9£74.95
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

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

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 (Master of Malt)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 (Master of Malt) is better value at £75 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 £74.95)

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£74.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 7 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.2%) — 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 11 Year Old 2007 (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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyLeathery

Only Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

Fresh FruitSherriedOily

Only Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 (Master of Malt)

MedicinalOld WoodDried Fruit

Where to buy

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 (Master of Malt)

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