Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 510) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 510) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryBenrinnesBruichladdich
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.1%54.5%
Age23 yr9 yr
Price£112.21£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 510) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 510) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

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 £112.

For beginners: Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 510) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 510) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 9 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£112.21 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 £112.21)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 510) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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 Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 510) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

HoneyOld WoodSherriedDried FruitNutty

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyFresh FruitVanillaCooked FruitToasted

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