Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Late 1990s vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Late 1990sPort Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryGlenmorangieBruichladdich
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%54.5%
Age10 yr9 yr
Price£99.99£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Late 1990s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Late 1990s

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).

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Late 1990s is better value at £100 vs £110.

For beginners: Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Late 1990s is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Late 1990s

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£99.99 vs £109.95)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 9 years)

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 £99.99)

Who should buy Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Late 1990s 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

VanillaFresh Fruit

Only Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Late 1990s

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyCooked FruitToasted

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