Champagne Coessens Largillier Les Sens Boises 2017 vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Champagne Coessens Largillier Les Sens Boises 2017Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryCoessensBruichladdich
RegionIslay
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%54.5%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£86.5£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Champagne Coessens Largillier Les Sens Boises 2017

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Champagne Coessens Largillier Les Sens Boises 2017

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).

Champagne Coessens Largillier Les Sens Boises 2017 is better value at £87 vs £110.

For beginners: Champagne Coessens Largillier Les Sens Boises 2017 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Champagne Coessens Largillier Les Sens Boises 2017

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£86.5 vs £109.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£109.95 vs £86.5)

Who should buy Champagne?

Champagne Coessens Largillier Les Sens Boises 2017 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Fresh Fruit

Only Champagne Coessens Largillier Les Sens Boises 2017

CitricFragant

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

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