Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Director's Highbrow Selection 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 16651) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Director's Highbrow Selection 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 16651) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Hunter Laing
£80
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Director's Highbrow Selection 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 16651) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Hunter Laing |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 61% |
| Age | 9 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £79.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Director's Highbrow Selection 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 16651) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Director's Highbrow Selection 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 16651) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Director's Highbrow Selection 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 16651) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is better value at £80 vs £110.
For beginners: Director's Highbrow Selection 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 16651) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (40/100 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 £79.95)
Director's Highbrow Selection 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 16651) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£79.95 vs £109.95)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (61%) — 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 Director's?
Director's Highbrow Selection 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 16651) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Only Director's Highbrow Selection 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 16651) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)