Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Dalmore 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 2097) - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Dalmore 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 2097) - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Dalmore
£130
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Dalmore 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 2097) - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Dalmore |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 51.8% |
| Age | 9 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £130 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Dalmore 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 2097) - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Dalmore 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 2097) - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
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 £130.
For beginners: Dalmore 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 2097) - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) 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 £130)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Dalmore 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 2097) - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£130 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 Dalmore?
Dalmore 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 2097) - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) 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 Dalmore 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 2097) - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)