Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt
Glengoyne
£133
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53% | 54.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £132.95 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt
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 £133.
For beginners: Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£132.95 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 £132.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt 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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