Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation vs Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£117
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£85
| Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation | Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.6% | 59.2% |
| Age | 19 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £117.45 | £84.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £117.
For beginners: Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Pros
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 7 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£117.45 vs £84.9)
- −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
- +More affordable (£84.9 vs £117.45)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation 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 Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Only Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Where to buy
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange