Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old vs Aultmore 18 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old | Aultmore 18 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Aultmore |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.2% | 46% |
| Age | 7 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £109.63 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.10/5 |
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Aultmore 18 Year Old
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Aultmore 18 Year Old
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.10).
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £110.
For beginners: Aultmore 18 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 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 £109.63)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
Aultmore 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 7 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£109.63 vs £84.9)
- −Lower community rating (4.1 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 Aultmore?
Aultmore 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Only Aultmore 18 Year Old