Dailuaine 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 9288) - Mackillop's Choice vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Dailuaine 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 9288) - Mackillop's ChoicePort Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryDailuaineBruichladdich
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.7%54.5%
Age19 yr9 yr
Price£128.87£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Dailuaine 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 9288) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Dailuaine 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 9288) - Mackillop's Choice

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 £129.

For beginners: Dailuaine 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 9288) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Dailuaine 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 9288) - Mackillop's Choice

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£128.87 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 £128.87)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 9288) - Mackillop's Choice 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

ToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Dailuaine 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 9288) - Mackillop's Choice

Malt ExtractHoney

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyCooked Fruit

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