Inchmoan 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 135.61) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Inchmoan 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 135.61) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryLoch LomondBruichladdich
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV62.4%54.5%
Age9 yr9 yr
Price£120£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchmoan 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 135.61) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner20/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Inchmoan 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 135.61) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

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).

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £120.

For beginners: Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Inchmoan 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 135.61) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (62.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£120 vs £109.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 £120)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Inchmoan?

Inchmoan 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 135.61) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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

Smokey

Only Inchmoan 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 135.61) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

OilyMedicinalLeathery

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

Fresh FruitVanillaCooked FruitToasted

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