Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Port Dundas
£126
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Dundas | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 54.5% |
| Age | 35 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £125.5 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
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 £126.
For beginners: Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 9 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£125.5 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 £125.5)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Port?
Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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 Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01