Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Highland Park
£109
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Island | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 54.5% |
| Age | 16 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £108.95 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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).
Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £109 vs £110.
For beginners: Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£108.95 vs £109.95)
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — 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 £108.95)
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Highland Park 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 14601303) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01