Booth's London Dry Gin / High & Dry / Bot.1970s vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Booth's London Dry Gin / High & Dry / Bot.1970sPort Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryBooth'sBruichladdich
RegionIslay
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%54.5%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£175£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Booth's London Dry Gin / High & Dry / Bot.1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Booth's London Dry Gin / High & Dry / Bot.1970s

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 £175.

For beginners: Booth's London Dry Gin / High & Dry / Bot.1970s is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Booth's London Dry Gin / High & Dry / Bot.1970s

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£175 vs £109.95)
  • 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 affordable (£109.95 vs £175)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Booth's?

Booth's London Dry Gin / High & Dry / Bot.1970s 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

Fresh Fruit

Only Booth's London Dry Gin / High & Dry / Bot.1970s

FragantCitric

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

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