Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryGlen MorayBruichladdich
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.4%54.5%
Age23 yr9 yr
Price£119.76£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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).

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £120.

For beginners: Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 9 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£119.76 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 £119.76)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Only Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Old WoodMalt ExtractTobaccoHoneyNutty

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyFresh FruitVanillaCooked FruitToasted

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