BenRiach 29 Year Old 1986 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 29 Year Old 1986 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Benriach
£140
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| BenRiach 29 Year Old 1986 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.1% | 54.5% |
| Age | 29 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £139.7 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 29 Year Old 1986 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
BenRiach 29 Year Old 1986 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
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 £140.
For beginners: BenRiach 29 Year Old 1986 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 29 Year Old 1986 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£139.7 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 £139.7)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 29 Year Old 1986 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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 29 Year Old 1986 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01