Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Speyside 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1283) - The Whisky Cellar
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Speyside 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1283) - The Whisky Cellar
Speyside
£152
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Speyside 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1283) - The Whisky Cellar | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Speyside |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 52.8% |
| Age | 9 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £152.08 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Speyside 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1283) - The Whisky Cellar
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Speyside 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1283) - The Whisky Cellar
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 £152.
For beginners: Speyside 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1283) - The Whisky Cellar is more approachable (45/100 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 £152.08)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Speyside 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1283) - The Whisky Cellar
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£152.08 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 Speyside?
Speyside 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1283) - The Whisky Cellar 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
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Only Speyside 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1283) - The Whisky Cellar