Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old vs Tamdhu 17 Year Old - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£85
Tamdhu 17 Year Old - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits)
Tamdhu
£110
| Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old | Tamdhu 17 Year Old - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Tamdhu |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.2% | 50.1% |
| Age | 7 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £109.53 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Tamdhu 17 Year Old - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits)
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Tamdhu 17 Year Old - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits)
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 £110.
For beginners: Tamdhu 17 Year Old - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits) is more approachable (60/100 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 £109.53)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
Tamdhu 17 Year Old - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.53 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 Tamdhu?
Tamdhu 17 Year Old - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits) 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 Tamdhu 17 Year Old - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits)