Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Blair Athol
£110
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.4% | 54.5% |
| Age | 14 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
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 £110.
For beginners: Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
Only Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01