Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Glen Spey 16 Year Old 2008 (Cask 801879) - 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
Glen Spey 16 Year Old 2008 (Cask 801879) - The Single Cask
Glen Spey
£92
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Glen Spey 16 Year Old 2008 (Cask 801879) - The Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Glen Spey |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 58.5% |
| Age | 9 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £91.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Glen Spey 16 Year Old 2008 (Cask 801879) - The Single Cask
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Glen Spey 16 Year Old 2008 (Cask 801879) - The Single Cask
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Spey 16 Year Old 2008 (Cask 801879) - The Single Cask is better value at £92 vs £110.
For beginners: Glen Spey 16 Year Old 2008 (Cask 801879) - The Single Cask is more approachable (55/100 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 £91.95)
Glen Spey 16 Year Old 2008 (Cask 801879) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£91.95 vs £109.95)
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.5%) — 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 Glen?
Glen Spey 16 Year Old 2008 (Cask 801879) - The Single Cask 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 Glen Spey 16 Year Old 2008 (Cask 801879) - The Single Cask