Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
DistilleryBunnahabhainBruichladdich
RegionIslayIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.1%59.2%
Age11 yr7 yr
Price£119.95£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value42/100

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner30/100
Value59/100

Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £120.

For beginners: Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 7 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (60.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£119.95 vs £84.9)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £119.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (59.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedLeathery

Only Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Dried FruitTobacco

Only Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

SmokeyFresh FruitOily

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