Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 88" Bons Bois
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 88" Bons Bois
Vallein-Tercinier
£125
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 88" Bons Bois | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Vallein-Tercinier |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 54.5% | 40% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £109.95 | £125 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 88" Bons Bois
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 88" Bons Bois
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 £125.
For beginners: Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 88" Bons Bois is more approachable (85/100 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 £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 88" Bons Bois
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £109.95)
- −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 Vallein?
Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 88" Bons Bois is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Only Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 88" Bons Bois