Jameson 18 Year Old Blended Irish Whiskey vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Jameson 18 Year Old Blended Irish WhiskeyPort Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryJamesonBruichladdich
RegionIslay
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeIrishSingle Malt
ABV40%54.5%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£175£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Jameson 18 Year Old Blended Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Jameson 18 Year Old Blended Irish Whiskey

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 £175.

For beginners: Jameson 18 Year Old Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Jameson 18 Year Old Blended Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£175 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 £175)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Jameson?

Jameson 18 Year Old Blended Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish 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 Jameson 18 Year Old Blended Irish Whiskey

LeatherySherriedNutty

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyFresh FruitCooked Fruit

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