London Distillery Co. Renascence English Whisky, 70cl vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

London Distillery Co. Renascence English Whisky, 70clPort Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryThe London Distillery CompanyBruichladdich
RegionIslay
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%54.5%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£139.99£109.95
Rating5.00/5

London Distillery Co. Renascence English Whisky, 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

London Distillery Co. Renascence English Whisky, 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £140.

For beginners: London Distillery Co. Renascence English Whisky, 70cl is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

London Distillery Co. Renascence English Whisky, 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£139.99 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 £139.99)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Who should buy London?

London Distillery Co. Renascence English Whisky, 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

ToastedCooked Fruit

Only London Distillery Co. Renascence English Whisky, 70cl

SherriedHoney

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyFresh FruitVanilla

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