Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength / Batch 011 / Bot.2019 Islay Whisky vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength / Batch 011 / Bot.2019 Islay WhiskyPort Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryLaphroaigBruichladdich
RegionIslay
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%54.5%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£125£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength / Batch 011 / Bot.2019 Islay Whisky

Smoke67/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength / Batch 011 / Bot.2019 Islay Whisky

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 £125.

For beginners: Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength / Batch 011 / Bot.2019 Islay Whisky is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength / Batch 011 / Bot.2019 Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£125 vs £109.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 £125)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Laphroaig?

Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength / Batch 011 / Bot.2019 Islay Whisky 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

Both taste of

Smokey

Only Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength / Batch 011 / Bot.2019 Islay Whisky

MedicinalOilyKipperyLeathery

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

Fresh FruitVanillaCooked FruitToasted

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