Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88189 & 88190) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88189 & 88190) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Grant
£137
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£85
| Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88189 & 88190) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.4% | 59.2% |
| Age | 23 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £136.94 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88189 & 88190) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88189 & 88190) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £137.
For beginners: Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88189 & 88190) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88189 & 88190) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£136.94 vs £84.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£84.9 vs £136.94)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88189 & 88190) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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 Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88189 & 88190) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old