Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Fary Lochan 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 6) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Fary Lochan 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 6) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Fary Lochan
£150
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Fary Lochan 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 6) - Berry Bros. & Rudd | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Fary Lochan |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Denmark |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 60.9% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £109.95 | £149.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Fary Lochan 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 6) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Fary Lochan 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 6) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
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: 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 £149.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Fary Lochan 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 6) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (60.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£149.9 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 Fary?
Fary Lochan 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 6) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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
Both taste of
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Only Fary Lochan 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 6) - Berry Bros. & Rudd