Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 4.00
£125
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 54.6% |
| Age | 9 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £124.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £125.
For beginners: Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 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 £124.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£124.95 vs £109.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Highland?
Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Highland #3 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)