Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1977-1983 (with Presentation Box)

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

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1977-1983 (with Presentation Box)
DistilleryBruichladdichCanadian Club
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandCanada
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV54.5%40%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£109.95£144
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1977-1983 (with Presentation Box)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value35/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1977-1983 (with Presentation Box)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £144.

For beginners: Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1977-1983 (with Presentation Box) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£109.95 vs £144)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1977-1983 (with Presentation Box)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£144 vs £109.95)
  • 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 Canadian?

Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1977-1983 (with Presentation Box) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyFresh FruitCooked Fruit

Only Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1977-1983 (with Presentation Box)

HoneyMalt Extract

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