Invergordon 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 906313) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 906313) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Invergordon
£109
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Invergordon 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 906313) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.5% | 54.5% |
| Age | 30 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £108.95 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 906313) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 906313) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 906313) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £109 vs £110.
For beginners: Invergordon 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 906313) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 906313) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£108.95 vs £109.95)
- +Longer maturation (30 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 £108.95)
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 906313) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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
Only Invergordon 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 906313) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01