Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - 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
Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£119
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Invergordon |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 54.5% | 46.6% |
| Age | 9 yr | 37 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £118.71 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £119.
For beginners: Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (70/100 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 £118.71)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (37 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£118.71 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 Invergordon?
Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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
Both taste of
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Only Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)