Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Tobermory 21 Year Old 1994 (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1994 (Master of Malt)
Tobermory
£140
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Tobermory 21 Year Old 1994 (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Tobermory |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 56.9% |
| Age | 9 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £139.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1994 (Master of Malt)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1994 (Master of Malt)
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 £140.
For beginners: Tobermory 21 Year Old 1994 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (50/100 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 £139.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1994 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£139.95 vs £109.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Tobermory?
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1994 (Master of Malt) 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
Only Tobermory 21 Year Old 1994 (Master of Malt)