Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old vs Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£85
Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Inchgower
£111
| Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old | Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Inchgower |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.2% | 46% |
| Age | 7 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £111.05 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
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 £111.
For beginners: Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) 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 £111.05)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£111.05 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 Inchgower?
Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Only Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange