Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 115) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 115) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryGlen KeithBruichladdich
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.5%54.5%
Age22 yr9 yr
Price£149.99£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 115) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 115) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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 £150.

For beginners: Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 115) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 115) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£149.99 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 £149.99)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 115) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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

VanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 115) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyCooked Fruit

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