Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12804) - Old Particular (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
Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12804) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£120
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12804) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Glengoyne |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 49.9% |
| Age | 9 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £119.76 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12804) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12804) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £120.
For beginners: Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12804) - Old Particular (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
- +More affordable (£109.95 vs £119.76)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12804) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£119.76 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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12804) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Only Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12804) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)