Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBruichladdichThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV54.5%47%
Age9 yr21 yr
Price£109.95£124.95
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 £125.

For beginners: Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 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 £124.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£124.95 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 Blended?

Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Fresh FruitVanillaToasted

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyCooked Fruit

Only Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

HoneyMalt Extract

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