Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 31865) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 31865) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Loch Lomond
£130
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£85
| Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 31865) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 59.2% |
| Age | 24 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £129.95 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 31865) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 31865) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
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 £130.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 31865) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 31865) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 7 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£129.95 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 £129.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 31865) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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 Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 31865) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Only Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Where to buy
Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 31865) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange