Speyside 23 Year Old 1992 (cask CM223) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside 23 Year Old 1992 (cask CM223) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Speyside
★ 4.00
£118
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Speyside 23 Year Old 1992 (cask CM223) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Speyside | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.7% | 54.5% |
| Age | 23 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £117.88 | £109.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Speyside 23 Year Old 1992 (cask CM223) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Speyside 23 Year Old 1992 (cask CM223) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £118.
For beginners: Speyside 23 Year Old 1992 (cask CM223) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Speyside 23 Year Old 1992 (cask CM223) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (61.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£117.88 vs £109.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £117.88)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Speyside?
Speyside 23 Year Old 1992 (cask CM223) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) 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 Speyside 23 Year Old 1992 (cask CM223) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01