Bushmills 10 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask - The Causeway Collection vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Bushmills 10 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask - The Causeway CollectionPort Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryBushmillsBruichladdich
RegionIslay
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%54.5%
Age10 yr9 yr
Price£81.95£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Bushmills 10 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask - The Causeway Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Bushmills 10 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask - The Causeway Collection

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).

Bushmills 10 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask - The Causeway Collection is better value at £82 vs £110.

For beginners: Bushmills 10 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask - The Causeway Collection is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Bushmills 10 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask - The Causeway Collection

Pros

  • +More affordable (£81.95 vs £109.95)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 9 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £81.95)

Who should buy Bushmills?

Bushmills 10 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask - The Causeway Collection 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

Both taste of

Fresh FruitVanillaToasted

Only Bushmills 10 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask - The Causeway Collection

HoneyCitric

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyCooked Fruit

Where to buy

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