Blended Malt #2 - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Blended Malt #2 - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyBruichladdich
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%54.5%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£99.95£109.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Blended Malt #2 - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value50/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Blended Malt #2 - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blended Malt #2 - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £100 vs £110.

For beginners: Blended Malt #2 - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Blended Malt #2 - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £109.95)

Cons

  • 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 Blended?

Blended Malt #2 - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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

Only Blended Malt #2 - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SherriedHoneyDried FruitMalt Extract

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyFresh FruitVanillaCooked FruitToasted

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