Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old vs Islay Blended Malt #2 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£85
Islay Blended Malt #2 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 4.50
£128
| Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old | Islay Blended Malt #2 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 59.2% | 47.3% |
| Age | 7 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £127.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Islay Blended Malt #2 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Islay Blended Malt #2 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £128.
For beginners: Islay Blended Malt #2 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£84.9 vs £127.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
Islay Blended Malt #2 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£127.95 vs £84.9)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 Islay?
Islay Blended Malt #2 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Only Islay Blended Malt #2 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)