Caol Ila 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 311974) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 311974) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Caol Ila
£135
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£85
| Caol Ila 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 311974) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 59.2% |
| Age | 17 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £134.95 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 311974) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 311974) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
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 £135.
For beginners: Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old is more approachable (30/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 311974) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£134.95 vs £84.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £134.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 311974) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
Only Caol Ila 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 311974) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old