Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4333) - Fadandel vs Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

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

Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4333) - FadandelPort Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
DistilleryFettercairnBruichladdich
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV63.5%59.2%
Age21 yr7 yr
Price£122.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4333) - Fadandel

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

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

Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4333) - Fadandel

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £123.

For beginners: Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4333) - Fadandel is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4333) - Fadandel

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (63.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£122.95 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 £122.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (59.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4333) - Fadandel suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

LeatherySherried

Only Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4333) - Fadandel

Old WoodChocolate

Only Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

SmokeyFresh FruitOily

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