Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2014 - Cadenhead's In The Courtyard vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2014 - Cadenhead's In The Courtyard
Benrinnes
£90
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2014 - Cadenhead's In The Courtyard | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.1% | 54.5% |
| Age | 11 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £89.99 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2014 - Cadenhead's In The Courtyard
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2014 - Cadenhead's In The Courtyard
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).
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2014 - Cadenhead's In The Courtyard is better value at £90 vs £110.
For beginners: Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2014 - Cadenhead's In The Courtyard is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2014 - Cadenhead's In The Courtyard
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£89.99 vs £109.95)
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.1%) — 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 £89.99)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2014 - Cadenhead's In The Courtyard 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 Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2014 - Cadenhead's In The Courtyard
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01