Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Linkwood 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5048) (Adelphi)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Linkwood 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5048) (Adelphi)
Linkwood
£82
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Linkwood 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5048) (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Linkwood |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 48.8% |
| Age | 9 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £82.42 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Linkwood 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5048) (Adelphi)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Linkwood 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5048) (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5048) (Adelphi) is better value at £82 vs £110.
For beginners: Linkwood 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5048) (Adelphi) 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.95 vs £82.42)
Linkwood 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5048) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£82.42 vs £109.95)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5048) (Adelphi) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Only Linkwood 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5048) (Adelphi)