Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Tamnavulin 11 Year Old 2014 (Cask 800116) - The Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Tamnavulin 11 Year Old 2014 (Cask 800116) - The Single Cask
Tamnavulin
£84
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Tamnavulin 11 Year Old 2014 (Cask 800116) - The Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Tamnavulin |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 60.7% |
| Age | 9 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £83.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Tamnavulin 11 Year Old 2014 (Cask 800116) - The Single Cask
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Tamnavulin 11 Year Old 2014 (Cask 800116) - The Single Cask
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tamnavulin 11 Year Old 2014 (Cask 800116) - The Single Cask is better value at £84 vs £110.
For beginners: Tamnavulin 11 Year Old 2014 (Cask 800116) - The Single Cask is more approachable (40/100 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 £83.95)
Tamnavulin 11 Year Old 2014 (Cask 800116) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£83.95 vs £109.95)
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (60.7%) — 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 Tamnavulin?
Tamnavulin 11 Year Old 2014 (Cask 800116) - The Single Cask 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 Tamnavulin 11 Year Old 2014 (Cask 800116) - The Single Cask