Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 376) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 376) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryBruichladdichGlenturret
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.5%53.8%
Age9 yr29 yr
Price£109.95£113.61
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value45/100

Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 376) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner60/100
Value44/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 376) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £114.

For beginners: Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 376) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
  • +More affordable (£109.95 vs £113.61)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 376) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (29 vs 9 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£113.61 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 Glenturret?

Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 376) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyFresh FruitVanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 376) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitHoneyTobacco

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