Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 1772) - White Moscatel Barrel vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 1772) - White Moscatel Barrel
Tomintoul
£149
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 1772) - White Moscatel Barrel | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.2% | 54.5% |
| Age | 15 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £148.97 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 1772) - White Moscatel Barrel
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 1772) - White Moscatel Barrel
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 £149.
For beginners: Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 1772) - White Moscatel Barrel is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 1772) - White Moscatel Barrel
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£148.97 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 £148.97)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 1772) - White Moscatel Barrel suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
Only Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 1772) - White Moscatel Barrel
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01