Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Gordon's Orange Gin / Bot.1950s / Spring Cap

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

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01Gordon's Orange Gin / Bot.1950s / Spring Cap
DistilleryBruichladdichGordon's
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV54.5%40%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£109.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Gordon's Orange Gin / Bot.1950s / Spring Cap

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Gordon's Orange Gin / Bot.1950s / Spring Cap

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £150.

For beginners: Gordon's Orange Gin / Bot.1950s / Spring Cap 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 affordable (£109.95 vs £150)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Gordon's Orange Gin / Bot.1950s / Spring Cap

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £109.95)
  • 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 Gordon's?

Gordon's Orange Gin / Bot.1950s / Spring Cap suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only Gordon's Orange Gin / Bot.1950s / Spring Cap

CitricFragant

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