Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Aultmore 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Aultmore 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Aultmore
★ 5.00
£100
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Aultmore 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Aultmore |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 51.1% |
| Age | 9 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Aultmore 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Aultmore 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Quick verdict
Aultmore 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is better value at £100 vs £110.
For beginners: Aultmore 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.95 vs £99.95)
Aultmore 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £109.95)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.1%) — may need water
- −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 Aultmore?
Aultmore 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) 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 Aultmore 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)