Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Cragganmore 24 Year Old 1985 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Cragganmore 24 Year Old 1985 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Cragganmore
£89
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Cragganmore 24 Year Old 1985 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Cragganmore |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 50.7% |
| Age | 9 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £89.05 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Cragganmore 24 Year Old 1985 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Cragganmore 24 Year Old 1985 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cragganmore 24 Year Old 1985 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £89 vs £110.
For beginners: Cragganmore 24 Year Old 1985 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.95 vs £89.05)
Cragganmore 24 Year Old 1985 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£89.05 vs £109.95)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.7%) — may need water
- −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 Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 24 Year Old 1985 - 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
Only Cragganmore 24 Year Old 1985 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)