Gerston - Vintage (The Lost Distillery Company) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Gerston - Vintage (The Lost Distillery Company)Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryThe Lost Distillery CompanyBruichladdich
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%54.5%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£161.23£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Gerston - Vintage (The Lost Distillery Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Gerston - Vintage (The Lost Distillery Company)

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 £161.

For beginners: Gerston - Vintage (The Lost Distillery Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Gerston - Vintage (The Lost Distillery Company)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£161.23 vs £109.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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 £161.23)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Gerston?

Gerston - Vintage (The Lost Distillery Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

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

ToastedFresh Fruit

Only Gerston - Vintage (The Lost Distillery Company)

Malt ExtractHoneyYeasty

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyVanillaCooked Fruit

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