Glen Elgin 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Glen Elgin 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryGlen ElginBruichladdich
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.1%54.5%
Age25 yr9 yr
Price£98.95£109.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Elgin 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner60/100
Value51/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Glen Elgin 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Elgin 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £99 vs £110.

For beginners: Glen Elgin 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glen Elgin 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£98.95 vs £109.95)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 9 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 £98.95)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Elgin 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Only Glen Elgin 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SherriedDried FruitHoneyNuttyOld Wood

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyFresh FruitVanillaCooked FruitToasted

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