Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Highland 14 Year Old 2008 Sherry Butt - Alter Ego Collection (Single & Single)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Highland 14 Year Old 2008 Sherry Butt - Alter Ego Collection (Single & Single)
Single & Single
£82
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Highland 14 Year Old 2008 Sherry Butt - Alter Ego Collection (Single & Single) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Single & Single |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 52% |
| Age | 9 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £81.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Highland 14 Year Old 2008 Sherry Butt - Alter Ego Collection (Single & Single)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Highland 14 Year Old 2008 Sherry Butt - Alter Ego Collection (Single & Single)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland 14 Year Old 2008 Sherry Butt - Alter Ego Collection (Single & Single) is better value at £82 vs £110.
For beginners: Highland 14 Year Old 2008 Sherry Butt - Alter Ego Collection (Single & Single) is more approachable (50/100 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 £81.5)
Highland 14 Year Old 2008 Sherry Butt - Alter Ego Collection (Single & Single)
Pros
- +More affordable (£81.5 vs £109.95)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — 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 Highland?
Highland 14 Year Old 2008 Sherry Butt - Alter Ego Collection (Single & Single) 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
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Only Highland 14 Year Old 2008 Sherry Butt - Alter Ego Collection (Single & Single)