Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 (cask 4802) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 (cask 4802) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryGlen MorayBruichladdich
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.3%54.5%
Age17 yr9 yr
Price£107.37£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 (cask 4802) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 (cask 4802) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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 17 Year Old 1994 (cask 4802) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £107 vs £110.

For beginners: Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 (cask 4802) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 (cask 4802) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£107.37 vs £109.95)
  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 9 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
  • 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 £107.37)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 (cask 4802) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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.

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 Moray 17 Year Old 1994 (cask 4802) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitHoneyNutty

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyFresh FruitVanillaCooked FruitToasted

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