Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Linkwood 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Linkwood 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan
Linkwood
£101
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Linkwood 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Linkwood |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 58.3% |
| Age | 9 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £101.21 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Linkwood 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Linkwood 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan is better value at £101 vs £110.
For beginners: Linkwood 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan is more approachable (50/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.95 vs £101.21)
Linkwood 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£101.21 vs £109.95)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.3%) — may need water
- −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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Only Linkwood 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan