Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

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

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
DistilleryGlen MorayBruichladdich
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54%59.2%
Age20 yr7 yr
Price£123.08£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

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

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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: Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£123.08 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 £123.08)

Cons

  • High ABV (59.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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

Only Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

ToastedNuttyOld WoodMalt Extract

Only Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

SmokeyFresh FruitSherriedOilyLeathery

Where to buy

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

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