Tamdhu 2009 / 16 Year Old / Barbadillo Oloroso Sherry / Gleann Mor Rare Find Speyside Whisky vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tamdhu 2009 / 16 Year Old / Barbadillo Oloroso Sherry / Gleann Mor Rare Find Speyside Whisky
Tamdhu
£102
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Tamdhu 2009 / 16 Year Old / Barbadillo Oloroso Sherry / Gleann Mor Rare Find Speyside Whisky | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tamdhu | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 54.5% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £102 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tamdhu 2009 / 16 Year Old / Barbadillo Oloroso Sherry / Gleann Mor Rare Find Speyside Whisky
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Tamdhu 2009 / 16 Year Old / Barbadillo Oloroso Sherry / Gleann Mor Rare Find Speyside Whisky
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).
Tamdhu 2009 / 16 Year Old / Barbadillo Oloroso Sherry / Gleann Mor Rare Find Speyside Whisky is better value at £102 vs £110.
For beginners: Tamdhu 2009 / 16 Year Old / Barbadillo Oloroso Sherry / Gleann Mor Rare Find Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Tamdhu 2009 / 16 Year Old / Barbadillo Oloroso Sherry / Gleann Mor Rare Find Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£102 vs £109.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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
- −More expensive (£109.95 vs £102)
Who should buy Tamdhu?
Tamdhu 2009 / 16 Year Old / Barbadillo Oloroso Sherry / Gleann Mor Rare Find Speyside Whisky 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
Only Tamdhu 2009 / 16 Year Old / Barbadillo Oloroso Sherry / Gleann Mor Rare Find Speyside Whisky
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01