Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old vs Ledaig 19 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£85
Ledaig 19 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish
Tobermory
£125
| Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old | Ledaig 19 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Tobermory |
| Region | Islay | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.2% | 51% |
| Age | 7 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £124.96 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Ledaig 19 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Ledaig 19 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish
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 £125.
For beginners: Ledaig 19 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish 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 £124.96)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
Ledaig 19 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 7 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£124.96 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 Ledaig?
Ledaig 19 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish 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
Only Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Only Ledaig 19 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish