Aultmore 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Aultmore
★ 5.00
£100
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Aultmore 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.1% | 54.5% |
| Age | 23 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £109.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Aultmore 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Quick verdict
Aultmore 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is better value at £100 vs £110.
For beginners: Aultmore 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £109.95)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.1%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.95 vs £99.95)
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) 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.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Aultmore 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01