Bushmills 15 Year Old vs Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Bushmills 15 Year Old | Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 15 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £66.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 15 Year Old
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Bushmills 15 Year Old
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 is better value at £67 vs £73.
For beginners: Bushmills 15 Year Old is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Bushmills 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£72.95 vs £66.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£66.95 vs £72.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Who should buy Port?
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
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Only Bushmills 15 Year Old
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Where to buy
Bushmills 15 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange