Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Madeira Cask vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Madeira Cask
Aberfeldy
£155
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Madeira Cask | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberfeldy | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 54.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £154.95 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Madeira Cask
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Madeira Cask
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £155.
For beginners: Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Madeira Cask is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Madeira Cask
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£154.95 vs £109.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£109.95 vs £154.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Aberfeldy?
Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Madeira Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy Port?
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 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 Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Madeira Cask
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Where to buy
Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Madeira Cask
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange