Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s
Glen Moray
£100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 54.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s
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).
Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s is better value at £100 vs £110.
For beginners: Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £109.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.95 vs £99.95)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
Only Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Where to buy
Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange