Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Caol Ila
£121
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.4% | 54.5% |
| Age | 29 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £120.57 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £121.
For beginners: Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (60.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£120.57 vs £109.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £120.57)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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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