Benriach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6395) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6395) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
Benriach
£117
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Benriach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6395) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.5% | 54.5% |
| Age | 17 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £116.62 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6395) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Benriach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6395) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
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 £117.
For beginners: Benriach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6395) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Benriach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6395) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
Pros
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£116.62 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 £116.62)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6395) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon 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
Both taste of
Only Benriach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6395) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01