Fettercairn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 2037) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Fettercairn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 2037) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Fettercairn
£125
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Fettercairn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 2037) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fettercairn | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.4% | 54.5% |
| Age | 28 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £125 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Fettercairn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 2037) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Fettercairn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 2037) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £125.
For beginners: Fettercairn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 2037) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Fettercairn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 2037) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£125 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 £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 2037) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
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