BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017 vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017
Benriach
★ 4.10
£125
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017 | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 54.5% |
| Age | 20 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £124.75 | £109.95 |
| Rating | 4.10/5 | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.10).
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £125.
For beginners: BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 9 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£124.75 vs £109.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.1 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 £124.75)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01