Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Inchgower 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 803818) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01Inchgower 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 803818) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
DistilleryBruichladdichInchgower
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.5%55%
Age9 yr11 yr
Price£109.95£81.95
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value45/100

Inchgower 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 803818) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 803818) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Inchgower 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 803818) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £82 vs £110.

For beginners: Inchgower 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 803818) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (65/100 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 £81.95)

Inchgower 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 803818) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£81.95 vs £109.95)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 9 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • 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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 803818) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyFresh FruitVanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only Inchgower 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 803818) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SherriedHoneyDried FruitChocolateOld Wood

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