Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls 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 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection
Bushmills
£80
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.2% | 54.5% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection
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 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection is better value at £80 vs £110.
For beginners: Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection
Pros
- +More affordable (£79.95 vs £109.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
- −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 £79.95)
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection 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
Only Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Where to buy
Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange