Port Askaig 17 Year Old vs Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011

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

Port Askaig 17 Year OldPort Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
DistilleryPort AskaigBruichladdich
RegionIslayIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.8%50%
Age17 yr6 yr
Price£54.4£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Port Askaig 17 Year Old

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011

Smoke65/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value75/100

Port Askaig 17 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Port Askaig 17 Year Old is better value at £54 vs £67.

For beginners: Port Askaig 17 Year Old is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Port Askaig 17 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£54.4 vs £66.95)
  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £54.4)

Who should buy Port?

Port Askaig 17 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Who should buy Port?

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyOily

Only Port Askaig 17 Year Old

MedicinalLeatheryToasted

Only Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011

KipperyFresh Fruit

Where to buy

Port Askaig 17 Year Old

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