Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Lalocura San Martinero 2023 Destilado de Agave

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

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01Lalocura San Martinero 2023 Destilado de Agave
DistilleryBruichladdichLalocura
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV54.5%40%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£109.95£147
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Lalocura San Martinero 2023 Destilado de Agave

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lalocura San Martinero 2023 Destilado de Agave

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £147.

For beginners: Lalocura San Martinero 2023 Destilado de Agave is more approachable (70/100 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 £147)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Lalocura San Martinero 2023 Destilado de Agave

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£147 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 Lalocura?

Lalocura San Martinero 2023 Destilado de Agave suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only Lalocura San Martinero 2023 Destilado de Agave

VegetativeGreen-HouseSolvent

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