Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Caledonian 33 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Caledonian 33 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Caledonian
★ 5.00
£152
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Caledonian 33 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Caledonian |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 54.5% | 50.3% |
| Age | 9 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £151.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Caledonian 33 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Caledonian 33 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £152.
For beginners: Caledonian 33 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 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 £151.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Caledonian 33 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£151.95 vs £109.95)
- −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 Caledonian?
Caledonian 33 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Caledonian 33 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)