Bruichladdich 27 Year Old - Batch 13 (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.

Bruichladdich 27 Year Old - Batch 13 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryBruichladdichBruichladdich
RegionIslayIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.5%54.5%
Age27 yr9 yr
Price£179.95£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Bruichladdich 27 Year Old - Batch 13 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Bruichladdich 27 Year Old - Batch 13 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 £180.

For beginners: Bruichladdich 27 Year Old - Batch 13 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Bruichladdich 27 Year Old - Batch 13 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 9 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£179.95 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 £179.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Bruichladdich?

Bruichladdich 27 Year Old - Batch 13 (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 Islay 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

SmokeyToasted

Only Bruichladdich 27 Year Old - Batch 13 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodSherriedDried Fruit

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

Fresh FruitVanillaCooked Fruit

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