Laballe Bas Armagnac 1995 / Bot.2026 vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1995 / Bot.2026
Laballe
£132
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Laballe Bas Armagnac 1995 / Bot.2026 | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Laballe | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 54.5% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £132 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1995 / Bot.2026
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1995 / Bot.2026
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 £132.
For beginners: Laballe Bas Armagnac 1995 / Bot.2026 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1995 / Bot.2026
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£132 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)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Laballe?
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1995 / Bot.2026 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Laballe Bas Armagnac 1995 / Bot.2026
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01