Girvan 30 Year Old 1989 - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Girvan 30 Year Old 1989 - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)
Girvan
★ 5.00
£180
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Girvan 30 Year Old 1989 - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams) | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Girvan | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 54.5% |
| Age | 30 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £180 | £109.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Girvan 30 Year Old 1989 - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Girvan 30 Year Old 1989 - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £180.
For beginners: Girvan 30 Year Old 1989 - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Girvan 30 Year Old 1989 - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 9 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£180 vs £109.95)
- −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
- +More affordable (£109.95 vs £180)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Girvan?
Girvan 30 Year Old 1989 - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams) 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 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 Girvan 30 Year Old 1989 - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01