Edradour 18 Year Old 2000 - Barolo Cask Finish vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 18 Year Old 2000 - Barolo Cask Finish
Edradour
★ 5.00
£158
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Edradour 18 Year Old 2000 - Barolo Cask Finish | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.5% | 54.5% |
| Age | 18 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £157.69 | £109.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 18 Year Old 2000 - Barolo Cask Finish
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Edradour 18 Year Old 2000 - Barolo Cask Finish
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £158.
For beginners: Edradour 18 Year Old 2000 - Barolo Cask Finish is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Edradour 18 Year Old 2000 - Barolo Cask Finish
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£157.69 vs £109.95)
- −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
- +More affordable (£109.95 vs £157.69)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 18 Year Old 2000 - Barolo Cask Finish 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.
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
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Only Edradour 18 Year Old 2000 - Barolo Cask Finish
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