Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength – Sherry Cask Matured (57.5%) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength – Sherry Cask Matured (57.5%)
Kilkerran
£100
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength – Sherry Cask Matured (57.5%) | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilkerran | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Campbeltown | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.5% | 54.5% |
| Age | 8 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength – Sherry Cask Matured (57.5%)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength – Sherry Cask Matured (57.5%)
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).
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength – Sherry Cask Matured (57.5%) is better value at £100 vs £110.
For beginners: Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength – Sherry Cask Matured (57.5%)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £109.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (9 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.95 vs £99.95)
Who should buy Kilkerran?
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength – Sherry Cask Matured (57.5%) 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 Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength – Sherry Cask Matured (57.5%)
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Where to buy
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength – Sherry Cask Matured (57.5%)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange