Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1980s (1L) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1980s (1L)
Bushmills
£100
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1980s (1L) | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 54.5% |
| Age | 10 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £99.99 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1980s (1L)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1980s (1L)
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).
Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1980s (1L) is better value at £100 vs £110.
For beginners: Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1980s (1L) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1980s (1L)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£99.99 vs £109.95)
- +Longer maturation (10 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 £99.99)
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1980s (1L) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
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Where to buy
Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1980s (1L)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange