Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Bruichladdich 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 1944) - Middle Cut (Dramfool)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01Bruichladdich 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 1944) - Middle Cut (Dramfool)
DistilleryBruichladdichBruichladdich
RegionIslayIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.5%64.8%
Age9 yr14 yr
Price£109.95£173.55
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value45/100

Bruichladdich 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 1944) - Middle Cut (Dramfool)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bruichladdich 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 1944) - Middle Cut (Dramfool)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £174.

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 £173.55)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Bruichladdich 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 1944) - Middle Cut (Dramfool)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (64.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£173.55 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 Bruichladdich?

Bruichladdich 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 1944) - Middle Cut (Dramfool) 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

SmokeyFresh FruitCooked FruitToasted

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

Vanilla

Only Bruichladdich 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 1944) - Middle Cut (Dramfool)

Malt Extract

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