Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Longmorn 21 year Old 1992 (cask 48494) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Longmorn 21 year Old 1992 (cask 48494) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£83
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Longmorn 21 year Old 1992 (cask 48494) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Longmorn |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 55.9% |
| Age | 9 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £83.48 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Longmorn 21 year Old 1992 (cask 48494) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Longmorn 21 year Old 1992 (cask 48494) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Longmorn 21 year Old 1992 (cask 48494) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £83 vs £110.
For beginners: Longmorn 21 year Old 1992 (cask 48494) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.95 vs £83.48)
Longmorn 21 year Old 1992 (cask 48494) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£83.48 vs £109.95)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −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 Longmorn?
Longmorn 21 year Old 1992 (cask 48494) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Only Longmorn 21 year Old 1992 (cask 48494) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)