Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Ledaig 13 Year Old 2009 Double Cask Matured

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01Ledaig 13 Year Old 2009 Double Cask Matured
DistilleryBruichladdichTobermory
RegionIslayIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.5%53.8%
Age9 yr13 yr
Price£109.95£114.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value45/100

Ledaig 13 Year Old 2009 Double Cask Matured

Smoke68/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value43/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ledaig 13 Year Old 2009 Double Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £115.

For beginners: Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£109.95 vs £114.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Ledaig 13 Year Old 2009 Double Cask Matured

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£114.95 vs £109.95)

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 Ledaig?

Ledaig 13 Year Old 2009 Double Cask Matured 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

Smokey

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

Fresh FruitVanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only Ledaig 13 Year Old 2009 Double Cask Matured

SherriedMedicinalOily

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