Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old vs The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.6
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£85
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.6
The Lakes Distillery
★ 5.00
£125
| Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old | The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | The Lakes Distillery |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.2% | 52% |
| Age | 7 yr | NAS |
| Price | £84.9 | £125 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.6
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.6
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £125.
For beginners: The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.6 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£84.9 vs £125)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.6
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£125 vs £84.9)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 The?
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.6 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
Both taste of
Only Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Only The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.6