Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 7176) Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 7176) Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
Benriach
£88
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 7176) Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Benriach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 52.4% |
| Age | 9 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £87.77 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 7176) Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 7176) Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 7176) Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish is better value at £88 vs £110.
For beginners: BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 7176) Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish is more approachable (65/100 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 £87.77)
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 7176) Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£87.77 vs £109.95)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.4%) — 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 BenRiach?
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 7176) Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish 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 BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 7176) Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish