Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Craigellachie
£87
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Craigellachie |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 54.4% |
| Age | 9 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £87.35 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is better value at £87 vs £110.
For beginners: Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (50/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.95 vs £87.35)
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£87.35 vs £109.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.4%) — may need water
- −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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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 Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12362) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)