Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Glenrothes 26 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Glenrothes 26 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glenrothes
£164
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Glenrothes 26 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Glenrothes |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 53.4% |
| Age | 9 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £163.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Glenrothes 26 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Glenrothes 26 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £164.
For beginners: Glenrothes 26 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (60/100 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 affordable (£109.95 vs £163.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Glenrothes 26 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 9 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£163.95 vs £109.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Glenrothes?
Glenrothes 26 Year Old 1988 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
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Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
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