High Coast 2012 (bottled 2023) (cask 4333) - Berry Bros. & Rudd vs Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
High Coast 2012 (bottled 2023) (cask 4333) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
High Coast
£110
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£85
| High Coast 2012 (bottled 2023) (cask 4333) - Berry Bros. & Rudd | Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | High Coast | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Sweden | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.8% | 59.2% |
| Age | NAS | 7 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
High Coast 2012 (bottled 2023) (cask 4333) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
High Coast 2012 (bottled 2023) (cask 4333) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
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 £110.
For beginners: Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old is more approachable (30/100 beginner score).
High Coast 2012 (bottled 2023) (cask 4333) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (59.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.95 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 £109.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
Who should buy High?
High Coast 2012 (bottled 2023) (cask 4333) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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
Both taste of
Only High Coast 2012 (bottled 2023) (cask 4333) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Only Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old