Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Glenallachie 38 Year Old 1972 Cask 6498 - Old Malt Cask (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
Glenallachie 38 Year Old 1972 Cask 6498 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
GlenAllachie
£125
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Glenallachie 38 Year Old 1972 Cask 6498 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | GlenAllachie |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 50% |
| Age | 9 yr | 38 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £125.18 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Glenallachie 38 Year Old 1972 Cask 6498 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Glenallachie 38 Year Old 1972 Cask 6498 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
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 £125.
For beginners: Glenallachie 38 Year Old 1972 Cask 6498 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 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 £125.18)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Glenallachie 38 Year Old 1972 Cask 6498 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (38 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£125.18 vs £109.95)
- −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 Glenallachie?
Glenallachie 38 Year Old 1972 Cask 6498 - Old Malt Cask (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
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Only Glenallachie 38 Year Old 1972 Cask 6498 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)