Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old vs Talisker 11 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£85
Talisker 11 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Talisker
£125
| Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old | Talisker 11 Year Old (Special Release 2022) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Talisker |
| Region | Islay | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.2% | 55.1% |
| Age | 7 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £125 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Talisker 11 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Talisker 11 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
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 £125.
For beginners: Talisker 11 Year Old (Special Release 2022) is more approachable (40/100 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 £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
Talisker 11 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 7 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£125 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 Talisker?
Talisker 11 Year Old (Special Release 2022) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Only Talisker 11 Year Old (Special Release 2022)