Bomberger's Declaration (2024 Release) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Bomberger's Declaration (2024 Release)Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryMichter's DistilleryBruichladdich
RegionIslay
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV54%54.5%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£124.95£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Bomberger's Declaration (2024 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Bomberger's Declaration (2024 Release)

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 £125.

For beginners: Bomberger's Declaration (2024 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Bomberger's Declaration (2024 Release)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£124.95 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 £124.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Bomberger's?

Bomberger's Declaration (2024 Release) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

VanillaToasted

Only Bomberger's Declaration (2024 Release)

New WoodHoneyChocolate

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyFresh FruitCooked Fruit

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