Bruno Paillard 2015 Élan Vintage Brut Champagne vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bruno Paillard 2015 Élan Vintage Brut Champagne
Bruno Paillard
£90
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Bruno Paillard 2015 Élan Vintage Brut Champagne | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruno Paillard | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 54.5% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £90.25 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bruno Paillard 2015 Élan Vintage Brut Champagne
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruno Paillard 2015 Élan Vintage Brut Champagne
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).
Bruno Paillard 2015 Élan Vintage Brut Champagne is better value at £90 vs £110.
For beginners: Bruno Paillard 2015 Élan Vintage Brut Champagne is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bruno Paillard 2015 Élan Vintage Brut Champagne
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£90.25 vs £109.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.95 vs £90.25)
Who should buy Bruno?
Bruno Paillard 2015 Élan Vintage Brut Champagne suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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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