Kilchoman 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kilchoman 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series
Kilchoman
£179
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Kilchoman 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilchoman | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 54.5% |
| Age | 18 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £178.95 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Kilchoman 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Kilchoman 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series
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 £179.
For beginners: Kilchoman 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Kilchoman 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 9 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£178.95 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 £178.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Kilchoman?
Kilchoman 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series 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
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