Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2005 - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2005 - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
Craigellachie
£87
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2005 - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Craigellachie |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 48.4% |
| Age | 9 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £86.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2005 - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2005 - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2005 - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing) is better value at £87 vs £110.
For beginners: Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2005 - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing) 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.95 vs £86.95)
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2005 - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£86.95 vs £109.95)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2005 - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Only Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2005 - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)