Black Tot Master Blender's Reserve 2024 Edition vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Black Tot Master Blender's Reserve 2024 EditionPort Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryBlack TotBruichladdich
RegionIslay
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%54.5%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£142£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Black Tot Master Blender's Reserve 2024 Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Black Tot Master Blender's Reserve 2024 Edition

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 £142.

For beginners: Black Tot Master Blender's Reserve 2024 Edition is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Black Tot Master Blender's Reserve 2024 Edition

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£142 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 £142)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Black?

Black Tot Master Blender's Reserve 2024 Edition 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

ToastedCooked Fruit

Only Black Tot Master Blender's Reserve 2024 Edition

HoneyOily

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyFresh FruitVanilla

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