Caperdonich 28 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Caperdonich 28 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryCaperdonichBruichladdich
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%54.5%
Age28 yr9 yr
Price£108.26£109.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Caperdonich 28 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner70/100
Value46/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value45/100

Caperdonich 28 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Caperdonich 28 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £108 vs £110.

For beginners: Caperdonich 28 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Caperdonich 28 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£108.26 vs £109.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£109.95 vs £108.26)

Who should buy Caperdonich?

Caperdonich 28 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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.

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

Only Caperdonich 28 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitHoneyTobacco

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyFresh FruitVanillaCooked FruitToasted

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