Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Hellyers Road 6 Year Old 2016 (cask 16315.10) Peated - New Vibrations
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Hellyers Road 6 Year Old 2016 (cask 16315.10) Peated - New Vibrations
Hellyers Road
★ 3.00
£130
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Hellyers Road 6 Year Old 2016 (cask 16315.10) Peated - New Vibrations | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Hellyers Road |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Australia |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 70.1% |
| Age | 9 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £129.73 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.00/5 |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Hellyers Road 6 Year Old 2016 (cask 16315.10) Peated - New Vibrations
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Hellyers Road 6 Year Old 2016 (cask 16315.10) Peated - New Vibrations
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £130.
For beginners: Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is more approachable (35/100 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 £129.73)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Hellyers Road 6 Year Old 2016 (cask 16315.10) Peated - New Vibrations
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (70.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£129.73 vs £109.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)
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 Hellyers?
Hellyers Road 6 Year Old 2016 (cask 16315.10) Peated - New Vibrations 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 Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Only Hellyers Road 6 Year Old 2016 (cask 16315.10) Peated - New Vibrations