Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask
Amrut
★ 5.00
£89
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Amrut |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | India |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 56.5% |
| Age | 9 yr | 4 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £88.78 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask
Quick verdict
Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask is better value at £89 vs £110.
For beginners: Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (9 vs 4 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.95 vs £88.78)
Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£88.78 vs £109.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −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 Amrut?
Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask 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 Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask