Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs St. James's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - 1970s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
St. James's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - 1970s
Berry Bros. & Rudd
£120
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | St. James's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - 1970s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Berry Bros. & Rudd |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 54.5% | 43% |
| Age | 9 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £120 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
St. James's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - 1970s
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
St. James's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - 1970s
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 £120.
For beginners: St. James's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - 1970s 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 affordable (£109.95 vs £120)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
St. James's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - 1970s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 vs £109.95)
- −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 St.?
St. James's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - 1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
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