Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old vs Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1997 (casks 72589 & 72590) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£85

Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1997 (casks 72589 & 72590) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Keith
£104
| Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old | Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1997 (casks 72589 & 72590) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Glen Keith |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.2% | 55.3% |
| Age | 7 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £103.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1997 (casks 72589 & 72590) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1997 (casks 72589 & 72590) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £104.
For beginners: Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1997 (casks 72589 & 72590) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (35/100 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 £103.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1997 (casks 72589 & 72590) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 7 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£103.95 vs £84.9)
- −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 Glen?
Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1997 (casks 72589 & 72590) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
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