Caol Ila 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Caol Ila
£79
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Caol Ila 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.2% | 54.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £78.95 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Caol Ila 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
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).
Caol Ila 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is better value at £79 vs £110.
For beginners: Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£78.95 vs £109.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £78.95)
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) 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 Caol Ila 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Where to buy
Caol Ila 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange