Port Charlotte 6.2 11 Year Old 2011 - Jim McEwan Signature Collection (Dramfool) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Port Charlotte 6.2 11 Year Old 2011 - Jim McEwan Signature Collection (Dramfool)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryBruichladdichTeaninich
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.2%65%
Age11 yr23 yr
Price£271.78£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte 6.2 11 Year Old 2011 - Jim McEwan Signature Collection (Dramfool)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value15/100

Port Charlotte 6.2 11 Year Old 2011 - Jim McEwan Signature Collection (Dramfool)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Port Charlotte 6.2 11 Year Old 2011 - Jim McEwan Signature Collection (Dramfool) is better value at £272 vs £344.

For beginners: Port Charlotte 6.2 11 Year Old 2011 - Jim McEwan Signature Collection (Dramfool) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Port Charlotte 6.2 11 Year Old 2011 - Jim McEwan Signature Collection (Dramfool)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£271.78 vs £344.14)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 11 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £271.78)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Port?

Port Charlotte 6.2 11 Year Old 2011 - Jim McEwan Signature Collection (Dramfool) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Teaninich?

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts 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 Port Charlotte 6.2 11 Year Old 2011 - Jim McEwan Signature Collection (Dramfool)

SmokeyMedicinalVanillaDried FruitOld Wood

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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