Fettercairn 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 3177) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Fettercairn 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 3177) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryFettercairnBruichladdich
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.9%54.5%
Age18 yr9 yr
Price£106.86£109.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Fettercairn 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 3177) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value47/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Fettercairn 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 3177) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Fettercairn 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 3177) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £107 vs £110.

For beginners: Fettercairn 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 3177) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 3177) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£106.86 vs £109.95)
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£109.95 vs £106.86)

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 3177) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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

VanillaToasted

Only Fettercairn 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 3177) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyFresh FruitCooked Fruit

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