Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask LL1021) – Hidden Spirits vs Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask LL1021) – Hidden Spirits
Loch Lomond
£83
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£67
| Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask LL1021) – Hidden Spirits | Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.7% | 50% |
| Age | 11 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £66.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask LL1021) – Hidden Spirits
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask LL1021) – Hidden Spirits
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 £83.
For beginners: Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask LL1021) – Hidden Spirits
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £66.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £82.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Croftengea?
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask LL1021) – Hidden Spirits 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 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
Both taste of
Only Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Where to buy
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask LL1021) – Hidden Spirits
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange