Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Late 1990s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Late 1990s
Glenmorangie
£100
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Late 1990s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Glenmorangie |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 40% |
| Age | 9 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £99.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Late 1990s
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Late 1990s
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Late 1990s is better value at £100 vs £110.
For beginners: Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Late 1990s is more approachable (90/100 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 £99.99)
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Late 1990s
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£99.99 vs £109.95)
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 9 years)
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 Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Late 1990s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Only Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Late 1990s
Where to buy
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Late 1990s
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange