Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13507) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13507) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
£100
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13507) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 54.5% |
| Age | 18 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13507) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13507) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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).
Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13507) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £100 vs £110.
For beginners: Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13507) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13507) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £109.95)
- +Longer maturation (18 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 £99.95)
Who should buy Braeval?
Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13507) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13507) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01