BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 7176) Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 7176) Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
Benriach
£88
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 7176) Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.4% | 54.5% |
| Age | 18 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £87.77 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 7176) Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 7176) Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 7176) Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish is better value at £88 vs £110.
For beginners: BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 7176) Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 7176) Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£87.77 vs £109.95)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 £87.77)
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 7176) Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish 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 BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 7176) Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01