Hellyers Road 6 Year Old 2016 (cask 16315.10) Peated - New Vibrations vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hellyers Road 6 Year Old 2016 (cask 16315.10) Peated - New Vibrations
Hellyers Road
★ 3.00
£130
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Hellyers Road 6 Year Old 2016 (cask 16315.10) Peated - New Vibrations | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hellyers Road | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Australia | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 70.1% | 54.5% |
| Age | 6 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £129.73 | £109.95 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Hellyers Road 6 Year Old 2016 (cask 16315.10) Peated - New Vibrations
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Hellyers Road 6 Year Old 2016 (cask 16315.10) Peated - New Vibrations
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £130.
For beginners: Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Hellyers Road 6 Year Old 2016 (cask 16315.10) Peated - New Vibrations
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (70.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£129.73 vs £109.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)
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 affordable (£109.95 vs £129.73)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Hellyers?
Hellyers Road 6 Year Old 2016 (cask 16315.10) Peated - New Vibrations 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
Both taste of
Only Hellyers Road 6 Year Old 2016 (cask 16315.10) Peated - New Vibrations
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01