Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old vs Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£85
Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Tomatin
£136
| Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old | Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Tomatin |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.2% | 46.3% |
| Age | 7 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £135.86 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
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 £136.
For beginners: Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (55/100 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 £135.86)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£135.86 vs £84.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −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 Tomatin?
Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Only Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Where to buy
Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange