Caol Ila 25 Year Old 1979 (Special Release 2005) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 25 Year Old 1979 (Special Release 2005)
Caol Ila
£139
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Caol Ila 25 Year Old 1979 (Special Release 2005) | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.4% | 54.5% |
| Age | 25 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £139 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 25 Year Old 1979 (Special Release 2005)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Caol Ila 25 Year Old 1979 (Special Release 2005)
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).
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £139.
For beginners: Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 25 Year Old 1979 (Special Release 2005)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£139 vs £109.95)
- −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 affordable (£109.95 vs £139)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 25 Year Old 1979 (Special Release 2005) 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 25 Year Old 1979 (Special Release 2005)
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Where to buy
Caol Ila 25 Year Old 1979 (Special Release 2005)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange