El Dorado 2005 / 16 Year Old / Versailles / Sweet Madeira Finish vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
El Dorado 2005 / 16 Year Old / Versailles / Sweet Madeira Finish
El Dorado
£175
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| El Dorado 2005 / 16 Year Old / Versailles / Sweet Madeira Finish | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | El Dorado | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 54.5% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £175 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
El Dorado 2005 / 16 Year Old / Versailles / Sweet Madeira Finish
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
El Dorado 2005 / 16 Year Old / Versailles / Sweet Madeira Finish
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).
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £175.
For beginners: El Dorado 2005 / 16 Year Old / Versailles / Sweet Madeira Finish is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
El Dorado 2005 / 16 Year Old / Versailles / Sweet Madeira Finish
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175 vs £109.95)
- −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 affordable (£109.95 vs £175)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Who should buy El?
El Dorado 2005 / 16 Year Old / Versailles / Sweet Madeira Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
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 El Dorado 2005 / 16 Year Old / Versailles / Sweet Madeira Finish
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01