Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Pierre Paillard Les Mottelettes Blanc de Blanc Bouzy Grand Cru 2017
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Pierre Paillard Les Mottelettes Blanc de Blanc Bouzy Grand Cru 2017
Pierre Paillard
£95
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Pierre Paillard Les Mottelettes Blanc de Blanc Bouzy Grand Cru 2017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Pierre Paillard |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 54.5% | 40% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £109.95 | £94.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Pierre Paillard Les Mottelettes Blanc de Blanc Bouzy Grand Cru 2017
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Pierre Paillard Les Mottelettes Blanc de Blanc Bouzy Grand Cru 2017
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Pierre Paillard Les Mottelettes Blanc de Blanc Bouzy Grand Cru 2017 is better value at £95 vs £110.
For beginners: Pierre Paillard Les Mottelettes Blanc de Blanc Bouzy Grand Cru 2017 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.95 vs £94.95)
Pierre Paillard Les Mottelettes Blanc de Blanc Bouzy Grand Cru 2017
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£94.95 vs £109.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Pierre?
Pierre Paillard Les Mottelettes Blanc de Blanc Bouzy Grand Cru 2017 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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