Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
£118
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.2% | 54.5% |
| Age | 22 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £118.43 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing)
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 £118.
For beginners: Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£118.43 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 £118.43)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Yula?
Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) 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
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Only Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing)
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01