Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1979 vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1979
Canadian Club
★ 4.00
£144
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1979 | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Canadian Club | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Canada | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 54.5% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £144 | £109.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1979
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1979
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £144.
For beginners: Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1979 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1979
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£144 vs £109.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £144)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Canadian?
Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1979 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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
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Only Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1979
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