Quinta do Noval 2011 Port vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Quinta do Noval 2011 PortPort Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryQuinta do NovalBruichladdich
RegionIslay
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%54.5%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£119£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Quinta do Noval 2011 Port

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Quinta do Noval 2011 Port

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 £119.

For beginners: Quinta do Noval 2011 Port is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Quinta do Noval 2011 Port

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£119 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 £119)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Quinta?

Quinta do Noval 2011 Port 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

Fresh FruitCooked Fruit

Only Quinta do Noval 2011 Port

HoneyFragant

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyVanillaToasted

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