Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old vs Strathmill 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 2101) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£85
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 2101) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Strathmill
£105
| Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old | Strathmill 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 2101) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Strathmill |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.2% | 55.8% |
| Age | 7 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £104.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 2101) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 2101) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £105.
For beginners: Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old is more approachable (30/100 beginner score).
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 £104.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 2101) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£104.95 vs £84.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Strathmill?
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 2101) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
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