Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Laballe Bas Armagnac 1996 / Bot.2026
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1996 / Bot.2026
Laballe
£132
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Laballe Bas Armagnac 1996 / Bot.2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Laballe |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 54.5% | 40% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £109.95 | £132 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1996 / Bot.2026
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1996 / Bot.2026
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 £132.
For beginners: Laballe Bas Armagnac 1996 / Bot.2026 is more approachable (85/100 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 £132)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1996 / Bot.2026
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£132 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 Laballe?
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1996 / Bot.2026 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Only Laballe Bas Armagnac 1996 / Bot.2026