Smögen 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 56/2011) - Single Cask Edition No.6 vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Smögen 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 56/2011) - Single Cask Edition No.6
Smögen
£150
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Smögen 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 56/2011) - Single Cask Edition No.6 | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Smögen | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Sweden | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62.4% | 54.5% |
| Age | 7 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £149.95 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Smögen 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 56/2011) - Single Cask Edition No.6
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Smögen 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 56/2011) - Single Cask Edition No.6
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 £150.
For beginners: Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Smögen 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 56/2011) - Single Cask Edition No.6
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (62.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£149.95 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 £149.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Smögen?
Smögen 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 56/2011) - Single Cask Edition No.6 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 Smögen 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 56/2011) - Single Cask Edition No.6
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