Glen Keith 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 73651 & 73653) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Glen Keith 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 73651 & 73653) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryGlen KeithBruichladdich
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.2%54.5%
Age25 yr9 yr
Price£109.79£109.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Keith 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 73651 & 73653) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner55/100
Value46/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Glen Keith 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 73651 & 73653) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Keith 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 73651 & 73653) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £110 vs £110.

For beginners: Glen Keith 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 73651 & 73653) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Glen Keith 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 73651 & 73653) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£109.79 vs £109.95)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 9 years)

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 £109.79)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Keith 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 73651 & 73653) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Glen Keith 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 73651 & 73653) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

HoneyMalt ExtractDried Fruit

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyFresh FruitCooked Fruit

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