Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 19728) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 19728) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Craigellachie
£88
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 19728) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.8% | 54.5% |
| Age | 14 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £88.18 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 19728) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 19728) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
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).
Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 19728) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is better value at £88 vs £110.
For beginners: Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 19728) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 19728) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£88.18 vs £109.95)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.8%) — 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 £88.18)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 19728) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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 Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 19728) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Where to buy
Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 19728) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange