Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 vs Yamazakura Kuyuri Peated

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

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011Yamazakura Kuyuri Peated
DistilleryBruichladdichYamazakura
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50%46%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£66.95£52.5
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011

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

Yamazakura Kuyuri Peated

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yamazakura Kuyuri Peated

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Yamazakura Kuyuri Peated is better value at £53 vs £67.

For beginners: Yamazakura Kuyuri Peated is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

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 £52.5)

Yamazakura Kuyuri Peated

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£52.5 vs £66.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Yamazakura?

Yamazakura Kuyuri Peated suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Smokey

Only Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011

OilyKipperyFresh Fruit

Only Yamazakura Kuyuri Peated

VanillaCitricToasted

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