Glen Keith 21 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Glen Keith 21 Year Old - Secret Speyside CollectionPort Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryGlen KeithBruichladdich
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%54.5%
Age21 yr9 yr
Price£179.95£109.95
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Glen Keith 21 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner70/100
Value25/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Glen Keith 21 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection

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 4.50).

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £180.

For beginners: Glen Keith 21 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glen Keith 21 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£179.95 vs £109.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 £179.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Keith 21 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection 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

Fresh Fruit

Only Glen Keith 21 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection

NuttyHoneyMalt ExtractLeafy

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

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