Bruichladdich 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 1944) - Middle Cut (Dramfool) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Bruichladdich 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 1944) - Middle Cut (Dramfool)Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryBruichladdichBruichladdich
RegionIslayIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV64.8%54.5%
Age14 yr9 yr
Price£173.55£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Bruichladdich 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 1944) - Middle Cut (Dramfool)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Bruichladdich 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 1944) - Middle Cut (Dramfool)

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 £174.

For beginners: Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Bruichladdich 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 1944) - Middle Cut (Dramfool)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (64.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£173.55 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 £173.55)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Bruichladdich?

Bruichladdich 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 1944) - Middle Cut (Dramfool) 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.

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

SmokeyCooked FruitFresh FruitToasted

Only Bruichladdich 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 1944) - Middle Cut (Dramfool)

Malt Extract

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

Vanilla

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