Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Bowmore 14 Year Old 2011 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Bowmore 14 Year Old 2011 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Bowmore
£181
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Bowmore 14 Year Old 2011 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Bowmore |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 53% |
| Age | 9 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £180.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bowmore 14 Year Old 2011 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bowmore 14 Year Old 2011 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
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 £181.
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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£109.95 vs £180.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Bowmore 14 Year Old 2011 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£180.95 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 Bowmore?
Bowmore 14 Year Old 2011 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) 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 Bowmore 14 Year Old 2011 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Where to buy
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Bowmore 14 Year Old 2011 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange