The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Iris vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Iris
The Lakes Distillery
£82
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Iris | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Lakes Distillery | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56% | 54.5% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £82.32 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Iris
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Iris
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).
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Iris is better value at £82 vs £110.
For beginners: The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Iris is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Iris
Pros
- +More affordable (£82.32 vs £109.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56%) — 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 £82.32)
Who should buy The?
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Iris 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
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Only The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Iris
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01