Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryCaledonianBruichladdich
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV49.7%54.5%
Age29 yr9 yr
Price£104.95£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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).

Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £105 vs £110.

For beginners: Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£104.95 vs £109.95)
  • +Longer maturation (29 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 £104.95)

Who should buy Caledonian?

Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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

VanillaToasted

Only Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

HoneyNuttyMalt Extract

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyFresh FruitCooked Fruit

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