Glenglassaugh 21 Year Old vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Glenglassaugh 21 Year OldPort Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryGlenglassaughBruichladdich
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%54.5%
Age21 yr9 yr
Price£148.45£109.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glenglassaugh 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value34/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Glenglassaugh 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £148.

For beginners: Glenglassaugh 21 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glenglassaugh 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 9 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£148.45 vs £109.95)
  • 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
  • +More affordable (£109.95 vs £148.45)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenglassaugh?

Glenglassaugh 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Glenglassaugh 21 Year Old

HoneyOld WoodMalt Extract

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyFresh FruitCooked Fruit

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