Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 445) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 445) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Benrinnes
★ 3.00
£105
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 445) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Benrinnes |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 56.3% |
| Age | 9 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £104.89 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.00/5 |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 445) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 445) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 445) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £105 vs £110.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.95 vs £104.89)
Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 445) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +More affordable (£104.89 vs £109.95)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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 Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 445) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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 Benrinnes 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 445) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)