Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old vs Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2021 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£85
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2021 Release)
Thomas H. Handy
£140
| Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old | Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2021 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Thomas H. Handy |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 59.2% | 64.7% |
| Age | 7 yr | NAS |
| Price | £84.9 | £140 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2021 Release)
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2021 Release)
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 £140.
For beginners: Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2021 Release) is more approachable (35/100 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 £140)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2021 Release)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (64.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£140 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 Thomas?
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2021 Release) 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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