Cambus 30 Year Old (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.

Cambus 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryCambusBruichladdich
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV50.8%54.5%
Age30 yr9 yr
Price£109.95£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Cambus 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Cambus 30 Year Old (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 £110.

For beginners: Cambus 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Cambus 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.8%) — 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

Who should buy Cambus?

Cambus 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Vanilla

Only Cambus 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

OilyMalt ExtractOld Wood

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyFresh FruitCooked FruitToasted

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