Bimber Peated Cask Batch 1, 70cl vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Bimber Peated Cask Batch 1, 70clPort Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryBimberBruichladdich
RegionIslay
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%54.5%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£169.99£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Bimber Peated Cask Batch 1, 70cl

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Bimber Peated Cask Batch 1, 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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 £170.

For beginners: Bimber Peated Cask Batch 1, 70cl is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Bimber Peated Cask Batch 1, 70cl

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£169.99 vs £109.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £169.99)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Bimber?

Bimber Peated Cask Batch 1, 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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

Both taste of

Smokey

Only Bimber Peated Cask Batch 1, 70cl

MedicinalCooked Mash

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

Fresh FruitVanillaCooked FruitToasted

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