Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (cask 27) - Fruitful Spirits vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (cask 27) - Fruitful SpiritsPort Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryFruitful SpiritsBruichladdich
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV45.4%54.5%
Age21 yr9 yr
Price£86.95£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (cask 27) - Fruitful Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (cask 27) - Fruitful Spirits

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).

Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (cask 27) - Fruitful Spirits is better value at £87 vs £110.

For beginners: Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (cask 27) - Fruitful Spirits is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (cask 27) - Fruitful Spirits

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£86.95 vs £109.95)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • 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 £86.95)

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Whisky 21 Year Old (cask 27) - Fruitful Spirits is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Whisky 21 Year Old (cask 27) - Fruitful Spirits

SherriedDried FruitHoneyOld Wood

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyFresh FruitVanillaCooked FruitToasted

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