Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs GlenDronach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 244) - Batch 11
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
GlenDronach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 244) - Batch 11
GlenDronach
£85
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | GlenDronach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 244) - Batch 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | GlenDronach |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 56.9% |
| Age | 9 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £84.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
GlenDronach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 244) - Batch 11
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
GlenDronach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 244) - Batch 11
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
GlenDronach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 244) - Batch 11 is better value at £85 vs £110.
For beginners: GlenDronach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 244) - Batch 11 is more approachable (55/100 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 £84.95)
GlenDronach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 244) - Batch 11
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£84.95 vs £109.95)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — 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 GlenDronach?
GlenDronach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 244) - Batch 11 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 GlenDronach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 244) - Batch 11