Glen Spey 30 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Glen Spey 30 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks)Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryGlen SpeyBruichladdich
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.5%54.5%
Age30 yr9 yr
Price£84.1£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 30 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Glen Spey 30 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks)

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).

Glen Spey 30 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks) is better value at £84 vs £110.

For beginners: Glen Spey 30 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Glen Spey 30 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£84.1 vs £109.95)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
  • 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 £84.1)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Spey 30 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks) 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

Only Glen Spey 30 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks)

Old WoodSherriedNuttyHoney

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyFresh FruitVanillaCooked FruitToasted

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