Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old vs Glen Elgin 14 Year Old 2008 - Artist Collective 6.5 (La Maison du Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£85
Glen Elgin 14 Year Old 2008 - Artist Collective 6.5 (La Maison du Whisky)
Glen Elgin
£109
| Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old | Glen Elgin 14 Year Old 2008 - Artist Collective 6.5 (La Maison du Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Glen Elgin |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.2% | 48% |
| Age | 7 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £108.61 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Glen Elgin 14 Year Old 2008 - Artist Collective 6.5 (La Maison du Whisky)
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Glen Elgin 14 Year Old 2008 - Artist Collective 6.5 (La Maison du Whisky)
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 £109.
For beginners: Glen Elgin 14 Year Old 2008 - Artist Collective 6.5 (La Maison du Whisky) is more approachable (70/100 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 £108.61)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
Glen Elgin 14 Year Old 2008 - Artist Collective 6.5 (La Maison du Whisky)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£108.61 vs £84.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −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 Glen?
Glen Elgin 14 Year Old 2008 - Artist Collective 6.5 (La Maison du Whisky) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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