Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Paul John 7 Year Old 2009 Oloroso 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

Paul John 7 Year Old 2009 Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish
Paul John
★ 5.00
£180
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Paul John 7 Year Old 2009 Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Paul John |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | India |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 57.4% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £109.95 | £179.86 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Paul John 7 Year Old 2009 Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Paul John 7 Year Old 2009 Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £180.
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
- +More affordable (£109.95 vs £179.86)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Paul John 7 Year Old 2009 Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£179.86 vs £109.95)
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 Paul?
Paul John 7 Year Old 2009 Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish 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 Paul John 7 Year Old 2009 Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish