Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryGlenturretBruichladdich
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV42.6%54.5%
Age28 yr9 yr
Price£132.6£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 £133.

For beginners: Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£132.6 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 £132.6)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Toasted

Only Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractHoneyOld WoodNutty

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyFresh FruitVanillaCooked Fruit

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