Braes of Glenlivet 28 Year Old 1994 (Cask 165616) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Braes of Glenlivet 28 Year Old 1994 (Cask 165616) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
£183
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Braes of Glenlivet 28 Year Old 1994 (Cask 165616) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.8% | 54.5% |
| Age | 28 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £183.25 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Braes of Glenlivet 28 Year Old 1994 (Cask 165616) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Braes of Glenlivet 28 Year Old 1994 (Cask 165616) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
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 £183.
For beginners: Braes of Glenlivet 28 Year Old 1994 (Cask 165616) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Braes of Glenlivet 28 Year Old 1994 (Cask 165616) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£183.25 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 £183.25)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Braes?
Braes of Glenlivet 28 Year Old 1994 (Cask 165616) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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 Braes of Glenlivet 28 Year Old 1994 (Cask 165616) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01