Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4155 & 4157) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4155 & 4157) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryGlentauchersBruichladdich
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.1%54.5%
Age22 yr9 yr
Price£133.01£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4155 & 4157) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4155 & 4157) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 0.00).

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £133.

For beginners: Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4155 & 4157) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4155 & 4157) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£133.01 vs £109.95)
  • 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 affordable (£109.95 vs £133.01)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4155 & 4157) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

VanillaFresh FruitToasted

Only Glentauchers 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 4155 & 4157) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyCooked Fruit

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