Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs New Zealand 22 Year Old 1989
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
New Zealand 22 Year Old 1989
The New Zealand Whisky Company
£114
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | New Zealand 22 Year Old 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | The New Zealand Whisky Company |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | New Zealand |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 52.8% |
| Age | 9 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £113.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
New Zealand 22 Year Old 1989
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
New Zealand 22 Year Old 1989
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 £114.
For beginners: New Zealand 22 Year Old 1989 is more approachable (60/100 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 £113.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
New Zealand 22 Year Old 1989
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£113.95 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 New?
New Zealand 22 Year Old 1989 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 New Zealand 22 Year Old 1989