Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Mortlach 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 2) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 2) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Mortlach
£176
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Mortlach 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 2) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Mortlach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 50.4% |
| Age | 9 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £175.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 2) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 2) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
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 £176.
For beginners: Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is more approachable (35/100 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 £175.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 2) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 9 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £109.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 2) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) 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
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