Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Batch #4 vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Batch #4Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryJack Daniel'sBruichladdich
RegionIslay
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeTennesseeSingle Malt
ABV48.5%54.5%
Age10 yr9 yr
Price£110.95£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Batch #4

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Batch #4

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 £111.

For beginners: Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Batch #4 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Batch #4

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£110.95 vs £109.95)
  • 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 affordable (£109.95 vs £110.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Jack?

Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Batch #4 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Tennessee 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 Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Batch #4

HoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyFresh FruitCooked Fruit

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