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 1980sPort Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryGlen MorayBruichladdich
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%54.5%
Age12 yr9 yr
Price£99.95£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s

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).

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

ToastedVanilla

Only Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s

Malt ExtractHoneyOld Wood

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyFresh FruitCooked Fruit

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