Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask vs Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask
Inchgower
£87

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£85
| Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask | Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.1% | 59.2% |
| Age | 13 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £86.95 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask
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 £87.
For beginners: Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£86.95 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 £86.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask 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 Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask
Only Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Where to buy
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange