Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 16609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 16609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Glen Moray
£140
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 16609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.6% | 54.5% |
| Age | 25 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £139.95 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 16609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 16609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
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 £140.
For beginners: Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 16609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 16609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£139.95 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 £139.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 16609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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
Both taste of
Only Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 16609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01