Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Cask Strength - 2023 Edition vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Cask Strength - 2023 Edition
Bunnahabhain
★ 4.40
£85
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Cask Strength - 2023 Edition | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.1% | 54.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £84.67 | £109.95 |
| Rating | 4.40/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Cask Strength - 2023 Edition
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Cask Strength - 2023 Edition
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.40).
Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Cask Strength - 2023 Edition is better value at £85 vs £110.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Cask Strength - 2023 Edition is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Cask Strength - 2023 Edition
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£84.67 vs £109.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.4 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.95 vs £84.67)
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Cask Strength - 2023 Edition 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
Only Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Cask Strength - 2023 Edition
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01